Staff Attorney
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Location: Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Description:
Job Summary
The Staff Attorney will play a key role-as litigator and strategic partner-in the operation of the Tax Litigation Clinic ("the Clinic") at the Legal Services Center (LSC) of Harvard Law School. The Clinic- through which Harvard Law students receive hands-on training in lawyering skills-provides free legal representation to low-income taxpayers in a variety of fora, including in agency actions before the federal Internal Revenue Service and Massachusetts Department of Revenue, the United States Tax Court, and various federal district and circuit courts. The Clinic's docket reflects a mix of individual representation cases, impact litigation, and policy initiatives. The Staff Attorney will work closely with the Interim Clinic Director and will collaborate often with other members of the LSC team. This position represents a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic public interest and to advocate creatively on behalf of taxpayers facing various forms of personal income tax auditing and collections actions by the state and federal government.To learn more about LSC, please visit here.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must have earned a J.D. at least three years ago, have at least three years of relevant experience, and be admitted to a state bar.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for people who have:
Additional Information
This is a one-year term appointment with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need.
We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.
Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over theworld. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it,Harvard Law Schoolis a place where you can thrive.
The Staff Attorney will play a key role-as litigator and strategic partner-in the operation of the Tax Litigation Clinic ("the Clinic") at the Legal Services Center (LSC) of Harvard Law School. The Clinic- through which Harvard Law students receive hands-on training in lawyering skills-provides free legal representation to low-income taxpayers in a variety of fora, including in agency actions before the federal Internal Revenue Service and Massachusetts Department of Revenue, the United States Tax Court, and various federal district and circuit courts. The Clinic's docket reflects a mix of individual representation cases, impact litigation, and policy initiatives. The Staff Attorney will work closely with the Interim Clinic Director and will collaborate often with other members of the LSC team. This position represents a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic public interest and to advocate creatively on behalf of taxpayers facing various forms of personal income tax auditing and collections actions by the state and federal government.To learn more about LSC, please visit here.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must have earned a J.D. at least three years ago, have at least three years of relevant experience, and be admitted to a state bar.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for people who have:
- a commitment to social justice advocacy
- experience in tax controversy litigation, including both individual representation cases and impact litigation
- a track record of developing and/or contributing to creative advocacy strategies
- a passion for teaching and mentoring
- experience with or an interest in clinical education
- a commitment to diversity and an inclusive working and learning environment
- a collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit with the proven ability to work in teams and independently
Additional Information
This is a one-year term appointment with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need.
We regret that Harvard Law School is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.
All offers to be made by HLS Human Resources.
Be a part of excellence and leadership in legal education and scholarship at Harvard Law School. We are a community of talented people from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, dedicated to advancing the cause of justice all over theworld. We value our differences and our diversity as a source of strength. We are committed to developing and inspiring our students and our workforce. Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you do it,Harvard Law Schoolis a place where you can thrive.