Associate Attorney

Illinois State Bar Association; Inverness (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching and profit-sharing

Paid holidays and vacation

Practice blends well with personallife

Job summary

Illinois State Bar Association seeks a full-time associate for an in-office role in Inverness, IL, focusing on residential, commercial, and industrial property tax appeals. Daily client contact requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities include analyzing properties, drafting briefs, and assisting with administrative appeals. Experience in property taxes, real estate, or administrative law is a plus; bilingual candidates are welcome. July Bar candidates may apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze properties and draft briefs and supporting evidence for residential, income-producing, and owner-occupied properties, including new construction and building rehabs.
• Assist with the administration of property tax appeals, including evidence production and timely preparation of complaints at administrative levels.
• Communicate with clients via verbal and written correspondence, providing recommendations and requesting data.
• Assist with appeal filing as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Client relations

Adaptability

Bilingual

Microsoft Access

Education

Illinois bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

We are a well-established boutique law firm that focuses on residential, commercial, and industrial clients in administrative property tax appeals. We are seeking a full-time associate for an in-office position located in Inverness, IL. Some experience in property taxes, real estate or administrative law preferred but not required. This position requires daily contact with clients so excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to change gears when necessary are required.

Duties/Responsibilities

Analyze properties and draft briefs and supporting evidence for residential, income-producing, and owner-occupied properties, including new construction and building rehabs

Assist with the administration of property tax appeals, including the production of evidence and timely preparation of complaints and supporting evidence at administrative levels

Communicate with clients via verbal and written correspondence, providing recommendations, requesting necessary data, and addressing questions

Assist with appeal filing, as needed

Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

Exercise sound judgment when handling highly confidential matters

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Access databases preferred

Highly motivated and proactive, with strong initiative

Some experience in property taxes, real estate or administrative law preferred but not required

Bilingual a plus

Candidates taking the July Bar Exam may apply

Benefits

Salary

Bonus

401k with matching and profit-sharing

Paid holidays and vacation

Practice blends well with personal life

Please note: We do not currently offer employer-sponsored health insurance.