Property Tax Appeal Administrative Assistant

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

Flanagan|Bilton - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Property Tax Appeal Administrative Assistant will provide essential support to two supervisory attorneys in a fast-paced office environment. This role involves managing calendars, conducting research, appealing property values, and performing data entry tasks. The ideal candidate will be organized, motivated, and possess strong communication skills to interact with clients and co-workers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily support to two attorneys
• Conducting heavy research
• Managing department billing
• Tracking appeal deadlines
• Appealing property values by gathering and entering data into a database
• Preparing paperwork for appeals, including forms and cover letters
• Coordinating hearings with local officials nationwide
• Reporting personal property tax values to local governments
• Managing a database of electronic client files
• Generating client reports as requested
• Answering and routing incoming phone calls
• Processing mail and incoming correspondence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Science or Business & Management preferred)
• Two years of office experience
• Minimum Cumulative Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Nice-to-haves

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Research skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Self-starter
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Financial or accounting background preferred
• Some legal experience helpful, but not necessary

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off