Director of Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

Company: North Carolina Central University
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

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--- Familiarity with IRS administrative procedures and tax court rules and procedures.
--- Excellent case management, leadership and mentoring skills.
--- Energetic student-oriented and mission-centered engagement with the NCCU -Law community and its technology programs.
--- Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
--- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
--- Basic computer skills; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and similar software.
--- Experience with software related to legal education, research platforms and tax preparation (e.g. Lexis, Westlaw, TWEN , Bloomberg BNA ).
--- Ability to work with the community at large and a highly diverse faculty, staff and student body. Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation Admitted to or eligible to be admitted to the United States Tax Court Equal Opportunity Employer North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. Posting Number EPA02067P Open Date 01/26/2021 Date desired for closing or initial review 02/10/2021 Close Date 02/10/2021 Open Until Filled No Date Position Available 03/01/2021 Special Instructions to Applicants Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References Optional Documents
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