LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK STAFF ATTORNEY - Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Position: Staff Attorney in the Albany office of the
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York to provide legal assistance to low income
taxpayers in a variety of federal tax controversies. The Low Income
Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) attorney will provide outreach, education and legal
assistance to
low income taxpayers located in the LASNNY 16 county service area.
Responsibilities: The attorney
will be responsible for providing legal advice, outreach, education and
representation with respect to federal income tax issues through LASNNY's Low
Income Taxpayer Clinic. The staff
attorney will provide ongoing representation to eligible clients in this
controversy clinic funded by the IRS. The staff attorney will also work with
the Clinic Director and other LITC staff attorney in designing and conducting
training, outreach and community legal education activities in the 16 counties
served by the LITC and will be expected to supervise law clerks and support
staff and work with LASNNY Private Attorney Involvement Program staff and pro
bono volunteers. The attorney will also be responsible for maintaining accurate
records and securing and entering data for required reports.
Qualifications: 3 years prior legal experience or equivalent.
Prior Federal and NYS Tax experience required. LITC Clinic experience
preferred. Admitted to New York State
Bar. Must be intelligent,
hardworking, careful, reliable, have good judgment, attention to detail and a
demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to the low-income community. Must be
able to communicate effectively with clients and staff, work independently and
efficiently and be able to problem solve and work collaboratively with
community partner agency staff. Must be
willing to travel throughout the 16 county service area, and have a car and a
clean valid New York driver's license. Strong computer, administrative, reporting and data
entry skills required. Ability
to speak Spanish a plus.
Salary: up to $52,123 DOE. Excellent fringe benefits
Closing Date: Friday,
April 20, 2018
To apply, please go to www.lasnny.org
OR
1) Complete the Application linked here, or the mobile-friendly application linked here
2) Complete the Demographic Survey linked here
No
applications will be accepted without a writing sample, cover letter and
resume.
We are Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Minorities, women, LGBT persons, the elderly, applicants and recipients
of public assistance and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to
apply.
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