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Summary:
603 Legal Aid (603LA) has an opening for a Supervising Attorney who is committed to providing high quality legal advice and brief services to clients eligible for 603LA’s services as part of a forthcoming Consumer Law Unit which also will house our Low-Income Tax Project (LITP). As a dual role, this position will work with people facing challenges related to consumer law issues (e.g. debt collection, bankruptcy, mortgage foreclosure) as well as serve as the LITP Qualified Tax Expert (QTE) and be responsible for the operation of the LITP, handling work directly as well as supervising a paralegal/LITP Clinic Director, a 603LA Outreach Coordinator, and one or more interns. The Supervising Attorney will also assist in the drafting and collection and management of data for grant reporting, as well as statewide planning and project evaluation purposes.
The LITP is one of dozens of low-income taxpayer clinics (LITCs) across the country, all administered by the Taxpayer Advocate Service through its LITC Program Office and largely funded by the federal LITC grant. As part of this program, the three-part mission of the tax project is to (1) represent low-income people in controversies with the IRS, (2) educate people with limited English proficiency (LEP) about their rights and responsibilities under the Internal Revenue Code, and (3) advocate for systemic improvements in our federal tax system. The Tax Project QTE will work toward ensuring this mission is fulfilled. For more information about the LITC Program, please see https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5066.pdf. During 2024, the LITP at 603LA will be transitioning from a full representation to a referral-only model.
The Consumer Law Unit is an emerging practice area at 603LA that is critically needed by consumers across the state. 603LA has applied for grant funding to launch this initiative in Summer 2024 which is contingent on the receipt of sufficient funding.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Consumer Law Supervising Attorney
Advocacy
Program Development and Evaluation
Referrals and Community Relationships
Professional Responsibility
Tax Project QTE
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Supervisory Responsibilities
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This position is full-time (37.5 hours weekly) and considered exempt for the purpose of federal wage/hour law. Salary will depend on experience, with a benefits package that includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, a 403(b)-retirement program, and generous paid time off.
Application Process:
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to careers@603legalaid.org. All applications received by May 13, 2024, will be considered. We expect to conduct interviews shortly after this date. If reasonable accommodation in the application process is required, please notify us at careers@603legalaid.org.
603 Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities of low-income and older (age 60 plus) people that we work alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. 603 Legal Aid actively seeks applications from Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, people of diverse national origin, the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, older adults, veterans, people who have lived experience with poverty, and other people belonging to communities that have historically experienced injustice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
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People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Concord, NH 03301