Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

Legal Assistant

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $31 per hour

About the role

  • Open new client matters, reopen existing matters as needed, and ensure accurate setup within the tax department database.
  • Prepare and organize client appeal folders for submission to the Cook County Assessor’s Office and the Cook County Board of Review.
  • Compile, merge, and distribute Condominium Appeal Proposal Packages to clients.
  • Prepare and process Attorney Authorization Forms, ensuring all required information is completed prior to filing.
  • Draft, transcribe, edit, and file departmental correspondence and related tax appeal documents.
  • Review returned appeal materials for accuracy, completeness, and required signatures.
  • Index, upload, and maintain appeal documents and supporting materials within the firm’s document management system (iManage).
  • Accurately enter, track, and manage data within tax systems, software applications, and internal databases.
  • File Residential Condominium Tax Appeals with the Cook County Assessor’s Office and Cook County Board of Review in accordance with deadlines.
  • Draft and respond to email and telephone correspondence related to tax appeals and client inquiries.
  • Research property records through Illinois agencies and prepare Take Notice Letters as required.
  • Provide administrative and clerical support to tax department attorneys and paralegals.
  • Assist with special projects, departmental initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of law firm/legal experience, required.
  • 2+ 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, 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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