Taxpayer Staff Attorney

Posting Number : RTf00200PO25

USC Market Title : Staff Attorney

Business Title (Internal Title) : Taxpayer Staff Attorney

Campus : Columbia

Work County : Richland

College / Division : School of Law

Department : LAW School of Law

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

Location of Vacancy : Columbia, SC

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm with an hour for lunch each day.

Type of Staff Position : Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis : 12 months

Job Search Category : Other Professional

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.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and 2 or more years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Preferred Qualifications

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. Desire a candidate with a commitment to or demonstrated record of institutional or public service. Service to the School of Law and University is expected and may include relevant extracurricular activities.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills.
• Proven extensive legal experience in tax controversy, tax law and related areas.
• Ability to collaborate with law school faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to work for and with taxpayers in need who will be requesting clinical assistance.

Job Duties

Hazardous weather category : Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing : No

Number of Vacancies : 1

Job Open Date : 09 / 05 / 2025

Job Close Date : 10 / 20 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

Special Instructions to Applicant

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 20, 2025. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) 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 from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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