Job Title: Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) Qualified Tax Expert (QTE)
Organization: Pisgah Legal Services
Application Deadline: June 8, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time, based in Asheville, NC
Classification: Exempt Employee
Position Overview
Pisgah Legal Services seeks a Qualified Tax Expert (QTE) CPA, Attorney or Enrolled Agent for the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) with a commitment to, and passion for, the rights of low-income taxpayers. The QTE will work with other tax and benefits program staff to increase the capacity of PLS to low-income taxpayers through tax controversy representation and advice on tax disputes with the IRS and North Carolina Department of Revenue. The LITC is supported by a grant from the Internal Revenue Service. For more information about this position, visit the website here.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $54,416 – $118,243 depending on IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) status, CPA designation, attorney licensure, experience and qualifications. PLS salary scale is predetermined based on the years of relative professional work experience that qualify for this position to ensure equity in pay. Pisgah Legal Services is a Living Wage Certified Employer.
Additional Benefits: Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage the 1st of the month following the start date. Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) pays 100% of the Employee and 50% of the Dependent Cost for BCBS Medical and Dental coverage. PLS pays 50% of the Employee Coverage Cost for BCBS Vision coverage. PLS pays 100% of Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage, Life Insurance Coverage of 5x base salary + an additional $15,000 Life & AD&D Coverage. 401k Retirement Plan after 6 months of employment. Additional Fringe Benefits includes Pet Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, 13.5 Company Holidays, 22 Paid Leave Days, Paid Sabbatical Leave for eligible staff, Employee Assistance Program for entire household and a great working environment with work life balance!
How to apply: Submit your online application with resume and cover letter through our Career Center located at https://www.pisgahlegal.org/jobs