Tax Staff Attorney, New Orleans Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) is a non-profit law firm serving the 22 parishes east of the Atchafalaya basin. We provide free civil legal aid to low-income households. Our attorneys serve this region from offices in Baton Rouge, Covington, Gretna, Hammond, Houma, and New Orleans. SLLS has received national and local awards for its outstanding work.

SLLS is currently looking for:

Tax Staff Attorney – New Orleans This position provides legal services to individual clients with federal and state tax issues through the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. This position will require enrollment with the United States Tax Court.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.B. Licensed to practice law with the State of Louisiana. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication, client counseling, advocacy, research and social service referrals. Commitment to resolution of problems and issues affecting low-income taxpayers. Dependability, ability to respond to emergencies, good work habits, self-motivation, capacity to work well with others. This position will be full-time with a starting salary range of $54,563 – $81,563, depending on experience, e.g., 0-1 years is $54,563, and 15 years is the max starting salary. Additional compensation for bilingualism. SLLS does offer reimbursement of moving expenses. SLLS full-time employees are prohibited from engaging in the outside practice of law. For more information about SLLS, our benefits offered, and available jobs, please visit www.

SLLS.org/employment . To apply, please send your resume to Shannan Latino, HR Manager, at Jobs@slls.org .