University of Minnesota Law Clinics, the clinical program of the University of Minnesota Law School, welcomes applicants for the Adjunct Clinical Supervising Attorney-Qualified Tax Expert position in its Ronald M. Mankoff Tax Clinic. The Tax Clinic is an in-house clinic partially subsidized with a grant from the I.R.S. Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program.

The position is a 12-month, part-time (40% time) position. The Tax Clinic is a 7-credit course that runs Fall through Spring. In addition to teaching the course and supervising certified student attorneys on active cases, the adjunct will assist with grant reporting and grant renewal. The adjunct will receive the benefit of a part-time office within the law clinic, working with a teaching fellow who has experience in the Tax Clinic, and the support of an administrative assistant.

Experience in a clinical environment—either as a law student or as teacher— and working with low income individuals is strongly preferred, but not required. Responsibilities of the Ronald M. Mankoff Adjunct Tax Clinic Professor will include:

• Provide law students with closely supervised agency and courtroom experience on behalf of Minnesota residents on personal federal and state income tax matters

• Provide law students with practical instruction on federal and state income tax law, Internal Revenue Service regulations and procedures, and United States Tax Court procedures

• Expose law students to the opportunities of providing pro bono services to needy individuals in Minnesota

• Assist the teaching fellow in developing and conducting community education outreach programs for Minnesotans with low-income and limited proficiency in English

• Provide low-income Minnesota residents with direct case representation before the United States Tax Court, the Internal Revenue Service, and state tax authorities

• Work with the Law School Finance Department and the LITC Administrative Coordinator to prepare and submit the Mid-Year (July) and Annual (March) LITC required grant reports and funding requests. Continuation of the Tax Clinic is based on LITC grant funding

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree
• License to practice law and in good standing with the licensing authority in any jurisdiction with the ability to waive into the Minnesota bar
• Commitment to instructing and supervising law students
• Working knowledge of personal federal income tax law
• Mature, self-starter, with an ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively with others

Minimum qualifications: A qualified tax expert (QTE), and at least five years’ experience

practicing law.

Compensation: The position is part-time (40%) with a $25,000 adjunct salary, subject to a $3,000 increase if the candidate can also teach Federal Tax Procedure (2 credits) in Fall 2016. Because the position is less than 20 hours per week, it does not offer medical insurance or other benefits.

Term: The anticipated term is May 14, 2016, through June 11, 2017.
How to apply: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, proof of licensure and QTE status, and list of three professional references to Laura M. Thomas, Clinic Director, by mail at University of Minnesota Law Clinics, 229 19th Ave. S., Room 190, Minneapolis MN 55455 or at thom0800@umn.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis starting April 1, 2016 until the position is filled. If you have questions about the position, please contact Prof. Thomas at thom0800@umn.edu.