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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 day ago

Summer Clerkships - Statewide Tax Program

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

The National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking law clerks for their Statewide Low Income Taxpayer Clinic for summer 2026. The role involves assisting low-income taxpayers with various tax-related issues and advocating for clients facing systemic barriers.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Assist taxpayers with Limited English proficiency and other taxpayers who face disproportionate outcomes despite the 'neutral' administration of the tax code

Resolve disputes with the IRS and related Department of Revenue matters, including settling tax debt through the Offer in Compromise process, installment agreements or hardship requests

Represent clients in tax audits and in U.S. Tax Court

Help with worker classification issues

Assist in applying for innocent or injured spouse relief

Qualification

Legal advocacyCultural competencyBilingual (English/Spanish)Tax codeJudgmentCreativityInitiativeCollaborative work

Required

Class standing of 1L or above at time of application

Proven interest in and commitment to advocacy for the legal rights of low-income and other vulnerable populations

Enthusiasm, creativity, good judgment, initiative, and willingness to work collaboratively

Demonstrated understanding and commitment to anti-bias principles, cultural competency and addressing systemic racism and other forms of oppression

Preferred

Bilingual candidates who speak English and Spanish or another language

Candidates located in communities that struggle with geographic, technological, or other access-related barriers

Benefits

$50 per week for bilingual ability in language(s) that serve our client communities

Company

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.

Founded in 1911

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.nlada.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$0.3M

Key Investors

Lumina Foundation

2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

April Frazier Camara, Esq.

President & CEO

Vernina A.

Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

Recent News

Lumina’s newest Racial Justice and Equity Fund grants bring awards in 2021-22 to nearly $10M

2025-02-28

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