Taxpayer Staff Attorney

Overview

Taxpayer Staff Attorney role at Inside Higher Ed.

Department : LAW School of Law

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Advertised Salary Range : $72,093 - $80,000 commensurate with experience

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service.

Advertised Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Faculty Director of the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC), the Taxpayer Staff Attorney manages legal representation, including administrative disputes with the IRS, litigation in Tax Court and Federal courts, and other taxpayer education and advocacy for LITC client cases and other legal matters. They provide legal services to LITC clients while collaborating with clinic faculty, paralegals, staff, and students. The LITC Staff Attorney will also participate in outreach, client development efforts, and taxpayer education for underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal representation for LITC client matters, including administrative disputes with the IRS and litigation in Tax Court and Federal courts.
• Provide legal services to LITC clients and collaborate with clinic faculty, paralegals, staff, and students.
• Participate in outreach, client development efforts, and taxpayer education for underserved communities.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Prefer that a candidate have at least three years of practice experience with sufficient tax law expertise to perform and oversee the substantive and procedural aspects of client representation in controversies with the IRS. A commitment to or demonstrated record of institutional or public service is desirable. Service to the School of Law and University is expected and may include relevant extracurricular activities.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Job Close Date

10 / 20 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five business days on our job website. After five business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary. If qualifications are reviewed for candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by October 20, 2025.

To apply, please visit : https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 194421

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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