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Attorney
Tax - General
Min 1 yrs required
Tax Attorney Duties: Represent and advise clients in federal and/or state income tax disputes and common individual income tax-related issues, including those related to federal tax credits and ACA marketplace health insurance. Conduct client interviews with trauma-informed approach; advise and represent clients in Small Claims, District and Superior courts or administrative proceedings as appropriate. (This may include representation, preparation for self-representation, obtaining continuances for assessment, and referring cases to other PLS staff attorneys.). Document all work in Legal Server case management software. Organize and conduct outreach and educational presentations relating to individual income tax laws, federal tax credits, and ACA marketplace health insurance. Develop and maintain relationships with communities and other non-profit agencies, government officials, government employees, community leaders and others. Travel within our 18 county WNC service area and also to meetings or conferences in other parts of NC. Adhere to program priorities and case handling policies, procedures and standards of practice, as well as the highest professional and ethical standards. Keep abreast of developments in tax law as they relate to PLS client priorities and disseminate information to staff, volunteer attorneys and the public. Work with volunteers and Development Team as needed.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: N.C. licensed attorney. Basic experience with federal income tax matters. Demonstrated commitment to serving low-income people and communities. Demonstrated skills at socio-economic and cultural sensitivity and the realization and sensitivity to work with someone who is angry, upset, or ill persons. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with teams and independently. Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
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