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. Employment Eligibility Disclaimer: We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.