BANKRUPTCY AND TAX STAFF ATTORNEY

Full-time

No

Benefits include premium
healthcare insurance, a retirement plan with company contribution, generous
leave options (including paid parental leave), a flexible hybrid work model,
student loan repayment assistance for attorneys, and more!
JOB TITLE: Bankruptcy and Tax Staff Attorney
EXPERIENCE: Prior bankruptcy or tax experience or participation in law
school LITC or Bankruptcy Clinic, preferred.
SALARY: Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience,
based on legal aid pay scale ($65,000-$74,000 per year).
Department: Legal Services
Organization: Legal Services of Northern Virginia
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Join Our Team at Legal Services of Northern Virginia - Bankruptcy and Tax Staff Attorney Position

Benefits and How to Apply - Become Our Bankruptcy and Tax Staff Attorney

Job Title: Bankruptcy and Tax Staff Attorney
Experience: Prior bankruptcy or tax experience or participation in law school LITC or Bankruptcy Clinic, preferred.
Salary: Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, based on legal aid pay scale ($65,000-$74,000 per year).

Legal Services of Northern Virginia is seeking a dedicated and passionate Bankruptcy and Tax Staff Attorney to join our team. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In addition to a fulfilling career, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including premium healthcare insurance, a retirement plan with company contribution, generous leave options (including paid parental leave), a flexible hybrid work model, student loan repayment assistance for attorneys, and more!

How to Apply:
To join our team, please email your cover letter and resume, detailing your interest in the position, to Crystal Luu-Murdock, Human Resources Manager, at . Explore other career opportunities with us online at .

Essential Functions:
As a Bankruptcy and Tax Staff Attorney, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards for individual client representation and a commitment to the principles of equal justice and advocacy for low-income persons within the substantive area of practice. Your role will involve splitting your time between Chapter 7 bankruptcy work and Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) work. This is a hybrid position which can be based at any of our office locations in Virginia, with availability for occasional evening and weekend commitments outside of regular business hours.

Qualifications:
• Must be licensed with the Virginia State Bar or eligible to take Virginia Bar Exam.
• Must become member of the United States District Court for the Eastern/Western District of Virginia, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern/Western District of Virginia, and the United States Tax Court.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Obtain annual IRS tax preparation certification through the VITA or TaxAide program to independently prepare tax returns within LITC guidelines.
• Bilingual ability (English plus either Spanish, Korean, or Arabic), preferred but not required.
• Prior bankruptcy or tax experience or participation in law school LITC or Bankruptcy Clinic, preferred.

Compensation:
Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, based on legal aid pay scale ($65,000-$74,000 per year).

Organization: Legal Services of Northern Virginia
Department: Legal Services

Bold Headlines:
- Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact as a Bankruptcy and Tax Staff Attorney
- Comprehensive Benefits Package and Flexible Work Model Available
- Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion
- Essential Functions and Qualifications for Bankruptcy and Tax Staff Attorney Position
- Become Part of Legal Services of Northern Virginia's Mission to Provide Equal Justice for Low-Income Persons

enjoy a comprehensive
benefits package that includes
premium healthcare
insurance, a retirement plan
with company contribution,
generous leave options
(including paid parental
leave), a flexible hybrid work
model, student loan
repayment assistance for
attorneys, and more!
how to apply
are you ready to make a
meaningful impact?
to join our team, please email
your cover letter and
resume, detailing your
interest in the position, to
crystal luu-murdock,
human resources
manager, at
hrlsnv@lsnv. enjoy a comprehensive
benefits package that includes
premium healthcare
insurance, a retirement plan
with company contribution,
generous leave options
(including paid parental
leave), a flexible hybrid work
model, student loan
repayment assistance for
attorneys, and more!
how to apply
are you ready to make a
meaningful impact?
to join our team, please email
your cover letter and
resume, detailing your
interest in the position, to
crystal luu-murdock,
human resources
manager, at
. all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race (including traits historically associated with race such
as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy
(including childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), age (40 and older), marital status, disability, and military status

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