Classification Title:
Staff Attorney
Job Description:
The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law will offer entry-level and newly practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching and tax research opportunities at one of the nation’s premier public law schools. This position will be a time-limited, two-year opportunity with the possibility of an extension.
Job duties include:
Assist in supervision of the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic course with the Clinic Director. Manage an individual caseload of clients in tax controversies supervised by the Clinic Director. Meet with clients and prospective clients throughout North Central Florida. Conduct educational and outreach presentations to low-income and ESL taxpayers throughout North Central Florida. Conduct outreach to legal services in the Clinic’s service area. Assist Clinic Director in managing Tax Court Calendar Call program in Jacksonville, FL.
Assist the Clinic Director in management of the grant application and reporting obligations. Develop publications worthy of scholarship in the field of federal, state, or local taxation. Assist in the administration of the LITC grant. Explore opportunities to provide state level controversy representation nationally to low-income taxpayers.
The Levin College of Law is growing and changing daily. All College of Law community members are expected to perform other duties as assigned in furtherance of our strategic goals.
Expected Salary
$60,500
Minimum Requirements:
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Admitted to bar in any state.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One to three years as a practicing attorney in the field of taxation
- Admitted to the U.S. Tax Court, or willing to be admitted to the U.S. Tax Court prior to starting
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- An interest in tax law and policy
- Proven interest in pro bono work
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Please include the names of three references that we may contact.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Advertised: 12 Sep 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 12 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time