Property Tax Clerk - Law Office

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is growing! A well-established and leading real estate tax firm focusing on the appeal of single-family homes and homeowner associations is seeking a full-time Tax Clerk for our Chicago, IL office. Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must be comfortable working independently yet be a team player. Must be able to efficiently manage multiple projects and exercise good judgment in dealing with highly confidential matters.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $30.22, contingent up level of experience. KSN offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, basic life/AD & D coverage, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, and a retirement plan for those who are eligible.

Business hours for this non-exempt position are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The position requires a minimum of 60-90 days of in-office training. After successfully completing this period, the role will transition to a hybrid schedule. The requirement will be discussed more during the interview process.

To be considered for this position, you MUST go to: -Shifrin-Nesbit/Tax-Clerk

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Prepare and distribute tax appeal invoices and denial letters.

·         Manage the Appeal.Tax website.

·         Provide support to the Tax Department for assessment appeals.

·         Review appeal documentation for accuracy.

·         Scan and profile appeal documentation into the document management system (iManage).

·         Obtain PIN numbers from the appropriate sources.

·         Prepare, update, and maintain assigned tax databases.

·         Organize and accurately input information into tax software and databases.

·         Assist attorneys with large document production projects.

·         Prepare Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

·         Draft, transcribe, edit, and file Tax Department correspondence.

·         Prepare invoice packages for clients.

·         Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

·         2-4 years of law firm/legal experience, required.

·         1-3 years of administrative Real Estate Tax experience, preferred.

·         Knowledge of Cook County Recorder of Deeds and the Cook County Assessor websites.

·         General computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.

·         iManage experience a plus!

·         Ability to learn specialized software of the firm.

·         Must be able to type >50 wpm with >90% accuracy.

·         Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task

·         Excels working in a team environment, with ability to work independently.

·         Attention to detail.

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Growing organization with innovative processes and resources. Collaborative, team-oriented organization.

Company Description

Growing organization with innovative processes and resources. Collaborative, team-oriented organization.