at Loyola University Of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
School of Law, Clinical Teaching Fellow, Loyola Federal Tax Clinic, Non-Tenure Track
Position Title
School of Law, Clinical Teaching Fellow, Loyola Federal Tax Clinic, Non-Tenure Track
Position Number
Job Category
University Faculty
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Location Code
SCHOOL OF LAW:ADMINISTRATION (02700I)
Department Name
LAW SCHOOL
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Loyola University Chicago School of Law (Loyola) is seeking a Qualified Tax Expert (QTE) to fill a position as a Clinical Teaching Fellow and Assistant Director of the Federal Tax Clinic (FTC or the Clinic) to begin as soon as possible, but no later than August 1. The position may be renewable. The successful candidate will work with the Director in operating the FTC. This includes development of a training program, supervising and teaching students, assisting students with resolving complex issues with the IRS on behalf of clients, and assisting the FTC Director with administering all details related to the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant.
The QTE has the following primary responsibilities:
Devising and implementing a strategy and program of instruction to train qualified students of the Loyola University Chicago School of Law to provide assistance to clients of the FTC
Delivering effective and timely training to all students working in the Clinic to affect the Clinic's capability to deliver effective representation to taxpayers who seek its assistance in dealing with controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Teaching seminar classes on tax controversy topics to students enrolled in the FTC
Supervising all students participating in the Clinic. In such capacity, the individual will appear in Tax Court and in administrative appeal functions before the IRS as an advocate and representative of all clients of the Clinic
Screening taxpayer applicants to determine if they meet the clinic's guidelines, have a tax controversy, and would be an otherwise appropriate client of the FTC
In each representation undertaken by the Clinic, the individual shall be responsible for all technical substantive matters related to such representation and include each student's assistance or participation therein
Assisting the FTC Director with administering the IRS LITC grant, including regularly tracking and analyzing client data, preparing annual and interim reports and narratives, and applying for grant funding.
Creating and implementing a client outreach strategy, a volunteer and Pro Bono panel development strategy, fundraising strategies including other grants and donations, and participating in the LITC conference and LITC workgroups
Other duties may include administrative tasks, attending functions as a representative of Loyola and Clinic, designing and delivering outreach efforts to promote or educate the public regarding the Clinic's operations or objectives, assisting with reporting of Clinic's activities to Loyola
Participating in law school tasks or governance, as requested
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
J.D.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience handling tax controversy matters with the IRS
U.S. Tax Court Bar Admission (or ability to obtain prior to academic year)
Bar Admission (or ability to obtain prior to academic year)
Preferred Qualifications:
LL.M. in Taxation
Three years practice in the field of Taxation
At least one year's teaching experience, particularly in clinical settings, in a graduate school or equivalent environment
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
J.D.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience handling tax controversy matters with the IRS
U.S. Tax Court Bar Admission (or ability to obtain prior to academic year)
Bar Admission (or ability to obtain prior to academic year)
Open Date
06/02/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested candidates must submit materials to:
Applicants should include:
1) A cover letter highlighting relevant experiences and accomplishments;
2) A current Curriculum Vitae;
3) Names and contact information of three professional... For full info follow application link.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
