University of Baltimore Tax Clinic Seeks Teaching Fellow

The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for an anticipated position as a fellow in its Tax Clinic to start no later than July 1, 2009. This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching.

The Tax Clinic handles a wide variety of tax controversy issues in tax court and before the Internal Revenue Service. The fellow’s duties include direct supervision of case work of clinic students and clinic classroom teaching in coordination with clinic faculty. Fellows also pursue professional goals in conjunction with his/her clinic director, including opportunities for scholarship. This position is a contractual appointment for up to two years with an option for a one-year renewal.

Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills; at least two years of experience either as a practicing lawyer primarily in the area of tax law or in a U.S. Tax Court clerkship; a strong academic record and/or other indicia of high performance ability; a commitment to work for low-income clients and a strong interest in teaching. Fellows must be members of the Maryland bar (currently licensed in Maryland or willing to take the next Maryland Bar exam) to supervise law practice by students.

Salary: The current salary is $50,000 year 1; $53,000 year 2. The position includes full benefits, including retirement annuities, research support and travel allowance.

The deadline for letters of interest and resumes is March 1, 2009.

For a detailed description of UB’s fellowship program, please view their website.

To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

Keith Blair
Assistant Professor of Law
Tax Clinic
University of Baltimore School of Law
40 West Chase Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Phone: (410) 837-5706; fax: (410) 333-3053.

The University of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. -jl