Associate Attorney | Property Tax Appeals

Orion Placement; Inverness (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Small-team environment

Direct exposure to attorneys

Work-life balance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Inverness, IL is seeking a licensed attorney to handle property tax appeals in a boutique practice, taking direct responsibility for client matters on residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

This on-site role emphasizes client counseling, brief drafting, and coordination across administrative appeals, with a focus on work-life balance and strong professional development.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Experience in property tax, real estate, or administrative law is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze residential, income-producing, owner-occupied, commercial, and industrial properties to identify opportunities for assessment appeals.
• Draft persuasive briefs, supporting evidence, complaints, and other materials for property tax appeals.
• Manage administrative appeal matters while keeping filings, evidence, and deadlines organized and accurate.
• Communicate directly with clients to provide recommendations, gather necessary information, answer questions, and explain the appeal process.
• Assist with appeal filings and preparation of supporting documentation at multiple administrative levels.
• Evaluate property information involving new construction, renovations, income-producing assets, and other valuation considerations.
• Handle confidential client information with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Shift priorities effectively in a client-focused environment where matters and deadlines can change quickly.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed Illinois attorney

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

• Build valuable expertise in property tax appeals within an established boutique legal practice
• Take on meaningful, substantive legal work with direct responsibility for client matters
• Work closely with clients on residential, income-producing, commercial, and industrial property appeals
• Receive bonus opportunity, 401(k) matching and profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid vacation
• Join a practice designed to blend well with personal life while still offering challenging legal work
• Develop specialized experience in administrative appeals, property analysis, brief writing, and client counseling

Location:

This is a fully on-site opportunity in Inverness, Illinois, offering close collaboration with our team and hands‑on involvement in client matters. Remote work is not available.

Note:

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Illinois. Experience in property tax, real estate, or administrative law is preferred but not required, and bilingual English/Spanish ability is a plus.

About Us

We are an established boutique law practice focused on helping property owners navigate complex assessment and property tax appeal matters. Our team combines deep knowledge of administrative appeals with practical, client‑focused advocacy and has built a strong practice around achieving meaningful results for property owners. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Analyze residential, income‑producing, owner‑occupied, commercial, and industrial properties to identify opportunities for assessment appeals
• Draft persuasive briefs, supporting evidence, complaints, and other materials for property tax appeals
• Manage administrative appeal matters while keeping filings, evidence, and deadlines organized and accurate
• Communicate directly with clients to provide recommendations, gather necessary information, answer questions, and explain the appeal process
• Assist with appeal filings and preparation of supporting documentation at multiple administrative levels
• Evaluate property information involving new construction, renovations, income‑producing assets, and other valuation considerations
• Handle confidential client information with sound judgment and professionalism
• Shift priorities effectively in a client‑focused environment where matters and deadlines can change quickly

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information
• Highly motivated, organized, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative
• Property tax, real estate, administrative law, or related legal experience preferred
• Microsoft Access experience is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful client‑facing work with visible impact
• Opportunity to develop expertise in a specialized and valuable area of law
• Bonus opportunity and long‑term retirement benefits through 401(k) matching and profit sharing
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Small‑team environment with direct exposure to experienced attorneys and substantive matters
• Practice structure that supports a strong blend of professional responsibility and personal life

Please note that employer-sponsored health insurance is not currently offered.