Technical Advisor II
About The Position
The Office of Property Tax Appeal Board is looking to hire an Administrative Law Judge position. This position conducts legal hearings of property tax assessments dealing primarily with matters of law; consults with attorneys, taxpayers, local government officials and others regarding the application of regulations to specific situations; conducts legal research pertinent to the appeal at hand; prepares draft decisions for approval and presentation to the Property Tax Appeal Board. The Property Tax Appeal Board offers a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday schedule, Health, life, vision, and dental insurance, Paid Parental leave, Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs. Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually, (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service), (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date), and (13-14) paid state holidays annually. Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.
Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized law school.
- Possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Ability and willingness to travel to hearing sites in Cook County, and other counties as assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory public contacts and working relationships with attorneys, taxpayers, local government officials, and others.
- Working knowledge of the common law and the provisions of state and federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions regarding real estate and property tax.
Responsibilities
- Serves as an Administrative Law Judge in the Sangamon County Office.
- Conducts legal hearings in counties other than Cook involving disputed property tax assessments where cases are of moderate complexity.
- Participates in a committee of the hearing officer staff which analyzes, and reviews recommended decisions for sufficiency and adherence to standards prior to submission to the Board.
- Performs legal research as required, including statutory interpretations, questions that arise at hearings before the Property Tax Appeal Board.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- 12 paid sick days annually
- 10-25 paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- 3 paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- 13-14 paid state holidays annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
