Tax Clerk

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit•Chicago, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is growing and seeking a full-time Tax Clerk for their Chicago, IL office. This established real estate tax firm specializes in the appeal of single-family homes and homeowner associations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, be comfortable working independently while also being a team player, and be able to efficiently manage multiple projects and handle confidential matters with good judgment. The starting hourly rate is $30.22, dependent on experience. The business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The role requires an initial 60-90 days of in-office training, after which it will transition to a hybrid schedule. Further details about the schedule will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

2-4 years of law firm/legal experience, required.
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.
Ability to learn specialized software of the firm.
Must be able to type greater than 50 wpm with greater than 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.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of administrative Real Estate Tax experience, preferred.
iManage experience a plus!

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.