Job Description:

This role prepares and files appeals before the Cook County Assessor, Cook County Board of Review, Illinois Circuit Court, and Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board. Manages a property tax database and appeal filing deadlines; requiring a strong working knowledge of Treasurer, Clerk, and Recorder of Deeds offices and procedures relating to real estate taxation.Essential Functions: Prepares and files appeals before the Cook County Assessor, Cook County Board of Review, Illinois Circuit Court, and Illinois Property Tax Appeal BoardManages a property tax database and appeal filing deadlines; requiring strong working knowledge of Treasurer, Clerk, and Recorder of Deeds offices and procedures relating to real estate taxationAdvises attorneys on unique rules and filing requirements; identifies, reviews and analyzes relevant state and local tax laws and regulations; advises attorneys and clients on rule changes and the impact of those changesConceptualizes and prepares client reporting materials, including design of multi-year tax and assessment summaries that include specific data important to each client for analysis of their business; participates in business development and client relations initiatives including preparation of presentations and meetings with clientsOversees workflow and prioritizes deadlinesAssess needs of practice group and clients to develop and manage the practice group's tracking systems which include: managing evidence, data, filing and evidence submission deadlines; client and property information, jurisdictional filing deadlines, appeals, court and evidence submission dates; identify ways practice group must adapt to changing rules and technology administrative judicial bodiesPerforms other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectivesEducationTrainingCertifications: Bachelor's degree requiredParalegal certificate from ABA ABA-approved paralegal program, preferredProfessional Experience:Minimum of 6 years of experience working in a law firm or major property tax consulting firm or public sector preferredExperience preparing and filing appeals before the Cook County Assessor, Cook County Board of Review, Illinois Circuit Court, and Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, requiredExperience preparing and filing Assessor and Board of Review appeals throughout Illinois, requiredMust possess expertise in jurisdictional tax laws and rules, requiredProven ability to calculate assessments, market values, unit values, and taxes; and to read, comprehend, and interpret County records, forms and dataFamiliarity with the Illinois property tax system at all level of appeals requiredFamiliarity with local Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk and Recorder offices and functions requiredAbility to analyze property tax record cards, legal descriptions, and tax billsAbility to calculate taxes, exemptions, and refundsPossess advanced knowledge and solid understanding of practice area processes, procedures, rules and regulations