Washington University School of Law

St. Louis, Missouri

The Washington University Law Low Income Taxpayer Clinic is seeking a dedicated Staff Attorney Fellow to represent low-income taxpayers in IRS controversies and disputes.

What this role offers:
-Meaningful advocacy work helping taxpayers navigate complex tax controversies
-Collaboration with a committed team of experienced legal professionals
-Full tuition remission for a Tax LL.M. degree at Washington University School of Law (T14 ranked)

This position combines impactful public service with significant professional development opportunities. You'll gain specialized experience in tax controversy practice while earning an advanced degree from one of the nation's premier law schools.

Job Number: 01-250925-03: Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Staff Attorney Fellow - School of Law


Company Name:  Washington University School of Law



Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ .

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.

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. 



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 Applicable

 

How to Apply:  Applicant Special Instructions:

In addition to completing the online application:  https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Low-Income-Taxpayer-Clinic-Staff-Attorney-Fellow---School-of-Law_JR90536?q=Staff%20Fellow,  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, Missouri 63130-4899

sanarkiewicz@wustl.edu