Taxpayer Staff Attorney

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Posting Summary

Logo For Posting Posting Number RTF00197PO24 USC Market Title Staff Attorney Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/166188 Business Title (Internal Title) Taxpayer Staff Attorney Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division School of Law Department LAW School Advertised Salary Range 59,581 - 75,000 commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with an hour for lunch with some evenings and possibly weekends as required by the tax clinic.

Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

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South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Faculty Director of the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC), the Taxpayer Staff Attorney handles legal representation, including administrative disputes with the IRS, litigation in Tax Court and Federal courts, and other taxpayer education and advocacy for LITC client cases and other clinic legal matters by providing legal services to LITC clients, while collaborating with clinic faculty, paralegals, staff and students. The LITC Staff Attorney will also supervise the law school Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (in coordination with the law school Pro Bono director) and engage in other outreach and client development efforts, as well as taxpayer education for underserved communities.

Required Education and Experience

Juris Doctorate degree and 2 years related legal experience. Must be a member in good standing of the South Carolina bar, and must be admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court or eligible for such admission.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer that a candidate have at least three years of practice experience with sufficient tax law expertise to perform and oversee the substantive and procedural aspects of client representation in controversies with the IRS. Desire a candidate with a commitment to or demonstrated record of institutional or public service. Service to the School of Law and University is expected and may include relevant extracurricular activities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent writing and verbal communications skills.

Proven extensive legal experience in tax controversy, tax law and related areas.

Ability to collaborate with law school faculty, staff and students.

Ability to work for and with taxpayers in need who will be requesting clinical assistance.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Handle legal representation including administrative advocacy and litigation legal services for Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) client cases and provide legal support services including intake and case management services, and engage in taxpayer education and outreach, particularly to underserved communities.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 70 Job Duty

Diligently enter all time, activities, and for cases and matters in the clinics' case management system.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Collaborate effectively with clinic faculty, paralegals, staff, and students and contribute to the law school community.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Supervise the law school Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (in coordination with the law school Pro Bono director) and engage in other outreach and client development efforts for the LITC.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/01/2024 Position End Date 12/31/2024 Job Open Date 06/13/2024 Job Close Date 07/27/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 27, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/169874 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a JD degree and at least two years legal experience?

• yes

• no

• Are you a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar?

• yes

• no

• Are you admitted to practice before the US Tax Court or eligible for such admission?

• yes

• no

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents