Paralegal Ii - Chicago, United States - Kirkland and Ellis

Kirkland and Ellis

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward.

We share core values that help us achieve excellence:
collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field.

Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.

As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations.

We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them.

We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors.

With 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.

Essential Job Functions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking a Tax Paralegal who will support multiple partners and the overall practice on a variety of matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

Handles and files Section 83(b) election filings with the IRS
Prepares and files Form 8832 with the IRS
Prepares and files Form 8875 with the IRS
Prepares and files Form 2553 with the IRS
Prepares and files Form 1023 with the IRS
Prepares and files Form SS4 with the IRS to obtain EINs
Prepares and distributes communications to the IRS
Monitors and handles requests from the Firm's Tax Election Filings shared mailbox
Collaborates with supporting tax election team members
Prepares communications with clients and attorneys with respect to tax election filings
Obtains information from, and provides information to, clients
Obtains information from, and provides information to, attorneys regarding tax filings
Compiles documents and distributes for signature
Identifies and formulates solutions to problems which may arise
Collaborates with various practice groups providing support, as needed
Interfaces with IRS or other government agencies
Provides direct support to clients (using discretion to handle matters directly or involving an attorney)
Handles distribution of original documents
Maintains records utilizing DMS and other technologies, as needed
Assists with implementing training protocol and updating current training programs relating to certain types of tax filings.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Any other functions/duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Work Experience, Skills

Technologies/Software
Strong technical skills are required, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.

How to Apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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