Tax Clerk

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

Tax Clerk at Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit in Chicago managing tax appeal processes and documentation. Supporting a team with diverse responsibilities in a real estate tax environment.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax appeal processes, including invoice preparation and documentation management, while maintaining strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient in utilizing tax software and databases to support legal and administrative functions within a law firm environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tax Appeal ManagementDocument Management System (iManage)Microsoft Office SuiteReal Estate Tax ExperienceAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Tax Database ManagementFOIA Requests PreparationInvoice PreparationDocument Production SupportData Entry Accuracy

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsTeam CollaborationAbility to Multi-taskIndependent Work Capability

Tools & Technologies

IManageAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft Access

Industry Keywords

Cook County Recorder of DeedsCook County AssessorLegal Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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