Tax Clerk

Role Overview

• 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

• 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 for those who are eligible