Litigation Manager provides guidance and advice to a staff of paralegals or legal assistants involved in prosecuting or defending lawsuits. Monitors timelines and work progress to ensure work is completed on time. Being a Litigation Manager conducts new hire and ongoing training sessions. Requires a thorough knowledge of the organization's products/services. Additionally, Litigation Manager requires a bachelor's/master's degree. Typically reports to the top legal executive/general counsel. The Litigation Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Litigation Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Department of Taxes seeks a detail-oriented, organized commercial appraiser to fill a new position in the Property Valuation and Review Division, managing the statewide Commercial Appraisal and Litigation program, created by Act 163 of 2022. This position, one of two for the program, will support Vermont municipalities in appraising commercial properties to establish fair and defensible values. They may participate in the appeals process as a subject matter expert on the appraisals. This position does not directly supervise but will oversee contracted appraisal firms and work with a high degree of independence and authority.
The ideal candidate will have:
Under the established responsibilities, the incumbent will create an appraisal assistance program for a limited number of unique commercial and complex properties, working with a new Staff Attorney position to provide legal advice and valuation support. This program will provide expertise that is either unavailable or too costly for municipalities to obtain, including contracting with private appraisal firms to assess the value of unique properties. The Department aims to offer a statewide perspective on property values, which can be challenging for individual municipalities. By centralizing these services, the Department believes it can secure more favorable terms and higher quality services compared to individual municipal contracts.
The program is expected to support ~10-15 commercial properties statewide each year with an annual budget of $500,000.
PVR provides support to municipalities in developing and administrating property tax policies and related programs and provides training and a certification program, available to municipal listers and assessors. PVR conducts annual ratio studies which estimates fair market value and equalizes the grand list for education liability purposes and administers the Use Value Appraisal Program (Current Use) which creates over $65 million in tax savings to landowners. PVR is currently implementing a new integrated property tax management system, and is planning modernization, making NOW the opportune time to join the team.
Telework: The Tax Department permits eligible employees to request voluntary participation in the State of Vermont telework program. Telework eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis and is consistent with state and Department policies.
IAAO: PVR staff working in property valuation are provided membership and trainings from the International Association of Assessing Officers.
Background Checks
This position will primarily support the Department of Taxes. Candidates must agree to be fingerprinted and pass a background check to be eligible for this position, which will involve access to sensitive federal tax information. Background checks are required by the Internal Revenue Service and are authorized under Vermont law. 3 V.S.A. * 241. In accordance with VDT Standard Operating Procedure 2018-01, Background Investigations, Vermont and national criminal record checks will be conducted on all candidates. Candidates will have the right to withdraw their application before fingerprinting or a background check is conducted.
This position, Commercial Appraisal and Litigation Assistance Program Manager (Job Requisition #48866), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact .
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Work is performed in a standard office setting. Some in- and out-of-state travel may be required.
There may be some degree of interaction with irritated taxpayers, landowners, lawyers, or other constituents.
Bachelor's degree or higher in public or business administration, economics, accounting, or related field AND four (4) or more years of experience in accounting, economics, statistics, real estate, finance or related field.
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Six (6) or more years of experience in accounting, economics, statistics, real estate, finance or related field.
Master's degree in relevant field.
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
* 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
* Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
* State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
* Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
* Low cost group life insurance
* Incentive-based Wellness Program
* Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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