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The candidate along with the Director, this position oversees the management of clinic operations and works with full-time staff, students and temporary employees of the College of Law’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic. Specific responsibilities include instructional program and course development; management of client services; personnel and budget management; development of publications; communication and outreach; and project management. Position exercises considerable independent judgment and decision-making in dealing with operations of the Clinic and facilitates Clinic relationships with clients, external constituents and the United States Tax Court. Duties of this position include: Manages Clinic operations. Supervises students, graduate research assistants, and temporary employees in live-client cases. Administrates personnel and program policies in the supervision of student employees. Assesses and manages client cases and directs the services provided to clients, adhering to legal standards. Oversees the progress of client cases as they move through the process of analysis and representation in federal court. Ensures compliance with all provisions of the Internal Revenue Tax Code within assigned programs. Develops working relationships and serves as a Clinic liaison with the United States Tax Court, Internal Revenue Service and Tax Bar, and tracks developments in relevant areas of tax law and policy. Maintains relationships with contributors, government officials and the legal community. Prepares comprehensive reports. Analyzes statistical data for reports. Conducts internal and external meetings. Oversees departmental operations and procedures; develops departmental policies and implements recommendations for improving clinic operations and processes. Facilitates long-term strategic planning goals for the Tax Clinic. Researches and develops content for grant and funding proposals. Teaches and develops clinic-related coursework and training. Develops written Clinic publications and develops, compiles and edits content for Clinic website. Develops content for Clinic operation and procedure manual. Must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent degree and 3 years of experience representing clients on tax-related matters. Applicants should also have an interest in teaching and working with students. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions has been filled.

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