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    Property Tax Paralegal - Chicago, United States - Considine Search

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    Considine Search Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

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    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 Board
    • Manages 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 taxation
    • Advises 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 changes
    • Conceptualizes 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 clients
    • Oversees workflow and prioritizes deadlines
    • Assess 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 bodies
    • Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

    Education/Training/Certifications:

    • Bachelor's degree required
    • Paralegal certificate from ABA ABA-approved paralegal program, preferred

    Professional Experience:

    • Minimum of 6 years of experience working in a law firm or major property tax consulting firm or public sector preferred
    • Experience preparing and filing appeals before the Cook County Assessor, Cook County Board of Review, Illinois Circuit Court, and Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, required
    • Experience preparing and filing Assessor and Board of Review appeals throughout Illinois, required
    • Must possess expertise in jurisdictional tax laws and rules, required
    • Proven ability to calculate assessments, market values, unit values, and taxes; and to read, comprehend, and interpret County records, forms and data
    • Familiarity with the Illinois property tax system at all level of appeals required
    • Familiarity with local Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk and Recorder offices and functions required
    • Ability to analyze property tax record cards, legal descriptions, and tax bills
    • Ability to calculate taxes, exemptions, and refunds
    • Possess advanced knowledge and solid understanding of practice area processes, procedures, rules and regulations
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