We are seeking legally trained professionals with a strong tax background, excellent customer service skills, and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
The selected candidates will support settlement administration projects by responding to inquiries, explaining tax documentation requirements, resolving concerns, and providing accurate and professional assistance to individuals.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to inquiries regarding settlement processes, documentation, and tax-related requirements.
- Explain complex tax information in clear, professional, and easy-to-understand language.
- Assist with tax documentation, including W-9, W-8BEN, and W-8BEN-E forms.
- Interpret explicit and implied questions and provide accurate responses.
- Learn and apply case-specific information to customer interactions.
- Handle inbound and potentially outbound phone calls professionally.
- De-escalate complaints and manage challenging conversations with empathy.
- Investigate issues, identify appropriate solutions, and resolve customer concerns.
- Review documentation carefully and maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Use Microsoft Office and technology-intensive applications to manage information and complete daily tasks.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent and timely support.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Education: JD from an accredited U.S. law school or LL.M. (Master of Laws) from an accredited institution. Education verification is mandatory.
- Tax Background: Strong tax knowledge or experience handling tax-related documentation and compliance requirements.
- Tax Forms: Familiarity with W-9, W-8BEN, and W-8BEN-E forms is strongly preferred.
- Customer Service: Experience in customer-facing roles, including phone support.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze questions and interpret information accurately.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to investigate issues and identify effective solutions.
- De-escalation: Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and professional during difficult conversations.
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy when reviewing documents and responding to inquiries.
- Technical Skills: Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology-heavy applications.
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with teams and independently in a remote environment.