Legal Assistant (Tax Department)

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 Legal Assistant 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.

Business hours for this non-exempt position are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The starting hourly rate for this role is $27.47, contingent upon 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.

This is a hybrid position, with training expected in-house in our Mundelein, IL office for up to 2-3 weeks. Once the training is completed, the office location will be our Chicago, IL office.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Preparing and distributing tax appeal invoice and denial letters.

• Managing Appeal Tax Website.

• Providing support to Tax Department for both assessment appeal and tax deed/take notice matters.

• Reviewing appeal documentation for accuracy.

• Scan and profile appeal documentation to iManage.

• Knowledgeable of Cook County Recorder of Deeds and the Cook County Assessor websites.

• Obtaining PIN # from appropriate source.

• Recommends procedural process changes to enhance operating efficiency.

• Prepares, updates, and/or maintains assigned tax databases.

• Organizes and accurately inputs information into tax software and databases.

• Assist attorney with large document production projects, and related projects.

• Preparation of FOIA Requests.

• Work with multiple attorneys and clients.

• Drafts, transcribes, edits, and files court documents and related correspondence.

• Timely follow-ups on various, related tasks.

• Any other duties as necessary or required.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of Real Estate Tax experience.

• General computer skills with a high comfort level with various software (Microsoft Office Suite, Access, iManage, 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.

To be considered for this position, you MUST go to:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/237979/Kovitz-Shifrin-Nesbit/Legal-Assistant-Tax-Department