Tax Clerk

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: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/238033/Kovitz-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.

Requirements

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 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.

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