Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Staff Attorney Fellow - School of Law

Position SummaryWashU School of Law seeks applications for the position of Staff Attorney Fellow for its Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, one of nineteen law clinic and externship courses offered by the Law School.

This is a one-year term with potential renewal depending on funding status.Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

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For more information please visit https://law.washu.edu/academics/clinical-education-program/low-income-taxpayer-clinic/​.

Under the direction of the Clinic’s Director and/or the Clinic’s Supervising Attorney, the Staff Attorney Fellow will be expected to:

• Provide free legal assistance to low income taxpayers on income tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.
• Assume primary responsibility for cases by engaging in substantial legal work, including intake/case evaluation, client interviewing and counseling, fact investigation, drafting pleadings and other legal filings, participating in discovery, and making court appearances.
• Perform community outreach activities in the local area.
• Other duties as assigned by Clinic Director.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions:

In addition to completing the online application, applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, and brief description of the candidate’s interest and qualifications to:

• Professor Sarah Narkiewicz, Associate Dean for Clinical Education, Washington University School of Law.
• One Brookings Drive, MSC 1120-250-102, St. Louis, MO  63130-4899.
• sanarkiewicz@wustl.edu.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.Required Qualifications

Education:

J.D. - Juris Doctor

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Legal Research, Legal Writing

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted or eligible to practice law in Missouri (i.e., must be a member of the Missouri bar or eligible for admission on motion or as a law teacher without examination pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court Rules 8.10 and 13.06) or be sitting for the Missouri Bar in 2023.
• Admitted or eligible for admission to the U.S. Tax Court.
• Outstanding legal research and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Not ApplicableQuestions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.EEO StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.