Real Estate Tax Associate

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited, a law firm in Homewood, Illinois, seeks a Real Estate Tax Associate. The role focuses on property tax appeals for income-producing and owner-occupied properties, with opportunities to work on tax incentives and development projects.

The candidate should have a J.D., Illinois license, and a background in property tax or real estate law, with strong writing and client communication skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois law license in good standing.
• Two or more years of property tax appeals experience preferred.
• Experience in real estate law, municipal development, or property tax appeals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and manage complaints and briefs for property tax appeals.
• Analyze assessment records and documentation to develop appeal strategies.
• Manage tax appeals for complex real estate projects, including new construction and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate with county officials on hearings, settlements, and refunds.
• Support tax incentive programs such as Class 6b, Class 7, Class 8, and TIF.
• Maintain appeal dockets and client communications.
• Participate in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal writing

Property tax appeals

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Illinois Bar License

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Location:Homewood, IL
Schedule:Full-time, Exempt (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Work Environment:In-Office

A well-established and growing law firm, specializing in commercial, industrial, and investment property tax appeals, is seeking aReal Estate Tax Associatefor its Homewood, Illinois office. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an attorney passionate about property tax law, economic development incentives, and real estate taxation.

The firm values motivated professionals who are eager to learn and committed to delivering exceptional client service.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement plan for eligible employees

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and manage complaints, briefs, and supporting evidence for property tax appeals involving income-producing and owner-occupied properties.
• Analyze assessment records, valuation histories, and related documentation to develop effective appeal strategies.
• Manage property tax appeals for complex real estate development projects, including new construction, substantial rehabilitation, and demolition matters.
• Monitor filings, assist with court call management, and support document production for tax objection cases in Circuit Court proceedings.
• Participate in economic development aspects of property tax appeals, including tax incentive programs such as Class 6b, Class 7, Class 8, and Tax Increment Financing (TIF), with opportunities for training and experience.
• Maintain appeal dockets and oversee all phases of obtaining, monitoring, and renewing tax incentive classifications.
• Assist with tax proration matters and other related projects as assigned.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding appeal status, information requests, outcomes, and strategic recommendations.
• Coordinate with county representatives regarding hearings, scheduling, settlements, refunds, and related matters.
• Prepare and maintain professional correspondence and legal documentation.
• Participate in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois law license in good standing.

Preferred

• Two or more years of experience researching and filing property tax appeals with local assessing bodies and property tax appeal agencies.
• Experience in real estate law, municipal development, or property tax appeals.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong legal writing and business communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and persuasive briefs and correspondence.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong time management skills, capable of managing multiple deadlines and priorities independently.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
• Ability to interpret complex assessment and valuation data.
• Effective interpersonal skills for collaborating with clients, appraisers, attorneys, and government officials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related business software.

About You

The successful candidate is a self-starter who learns quickly, takes initiative, and thrives in a collaborative professional environment. While prior property tax appeal experience is highly desirable, a demonstrated ability to master new concepts and achieve results is equally valued.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status under applicable law.