Associate Attorney - Property Tax Appeals

Orionplacement; Inverness (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Inverness, IL is seeking an experienced attorney to specialize in property tax appeals within a boutique practice. You will analyze diverse properties and lead filings with direct client involvement.

This on-site role offers meaningful client-facing work and a pathway to develop specialized expertise in administrative appeals with a supportive team. Licensed Illinois attorney preferred; bilingual ability a plus.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois bar license is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Highly motivated, organized, and proactive.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Microsoft Access experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze properties to identify opportunities for assessment appeals.
• Draft briefs and supporting evidence for property tax appeals.
• Manage appeal filings and deadlines with organized evidence.
• Communicate with clients to explain the appeal process and provide recommendations.
• Assist with filings and preparation of supporting docs at multiple levels.
• Evaluate property data for new construction and valuations.
• Handle confidential client information professionally.
• Adapt priorities in a fast-changing, client-focused environment.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Sound judgment

Confidential information handling

Highly motivated proactive

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Illinois bar license

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• 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

• Active Illinois bar license
• 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
• Bilingual English/Spanish 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.

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Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance