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Legal Aid Services Of Oregon ยท 1 day ago

Summer Clerkships - Statewide Tax Program

positionPortland, OR
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$7,000/wk - $7,000/wk
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. They are seeking law clerks for their Statewide Low Income Taxpayer Clinic to assist taxpayers with Limited English proficiency and resolve disputes with the IRS and related Department of Revenue matters.

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Hiring Manager
Laura Rose
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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
Representation in tax audits and in U.S. Tax Court
Help with worker classification issues
Assistance in applying for innocent or injured spouse relief

Qualification

Legal advocacyCultural competencyCommitment to diversityBilingual (English/Spanish)JudgmentEnthusiasmCreativityInitiativeCollaborative 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

Legal Aid Services Of Oregon

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Legal Aid Services of Oregon is a non-profit organization that offers legal services for domestic violence and financial problems.
dateFounded in 1974
location
Portland, Oregon, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://lasoregon.org

H1B Sponsorship

Legal Aid Services Of Oregon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Drew Hartnett
Regional Director / Attorney
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