About the role

  • 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.
  • Recommend procedural or process changes to enhance operating efficiency.
  • 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

  • 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 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.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • short and long-term disability
  • basic life/AD & D coverage
  • voluntary life insurance
  • critical illness
  • accident
  • hospital
  • retirement plan

Job title

Tax Clerk

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$33 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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