Staff Attorney - LITC
About The Position
Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit law firm providing free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases. The Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) ensure fairness and integrity in the tax system for low-income taxpayers and those with limited English proficiency by providing pro bono representation in tax disputes with the IRS, educating them about their tax rights and responsibilities, and identifying and advocating for issues affecting these taxpayers. This position, located in either Indianapolis or Bloomington, will primarily provide legal assistance and representation to taxpayers in disputes with the IRS and related IDOR matters, conduct outreach and tax education, build community partnerships, and mentor student interns. The attorney will work under the supervision of the LITC Project Director.
Requirements
- Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
- A license to practice law in Indiana and a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
- Ability to travel as needed to perform job responsibilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least three (3) years of attorney experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality legal representation to taxpayers in disputes with the IRS and related IDOR matters.
- Provide high-quality legal representation before the U.S. Tax Court.
- Provide high-quality legal advice, limited service, and negotiation.
- Review applications for legal assistance and make initial calls with taxpayers to assess legal issues and needs.
- Manage casework for each assigned case from open to closing.
- Manage caseload.
- Mentor student interns and assign and supervise their work on your cases.
- Conduct outreach and tax education to taxpayers.
- Provide informative tax consultations with taxpayers.
- Build and maintain strong community partnerships.
- Track individual grant deliverables and prepare monthly and quarterly internal reports.
- Assist with LITC grant reports and applications as needed.
- Attend the annual LITC Conference (in person or virtually).
- Comply with all LSC and LITC grant requirements and all ILS policies and procedures.
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- a 401(k) plan
- a flex benefit plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
