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Commercial/Industrial Analyst
A growing real estate tax law firm is seeking a Commercial/Industrial Analyst to join its Homewood, Illinois office. This is a full-time opportunity supporting attorneys and clients throughout the property tax appeal process, with exposure to commercial, industrial, and investment properties. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in real estate, property tax, or legal analysis work.
This position is fully onsite in Homewood, IL and follows a schedule of 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The salary range for this position is $65k-$75k, depending on experience.
The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. Prior experience in a law firm, real estate company, property tax environment, or municipal government setting is preferred.
Skills required and Job Duties include the following:
Job Duties:
- Prepare and file property tax appeal complaints and supporting documentation for commercial, industrial, and investment properties
- Draft factual summaries and preliminary briefs for attorney review
- Collect, organize, and submit supporting evidence, including appraisals, rent rolls, vacancy affidavits, and related documentation
- Manage case dockets and track filing deadlines, hearings, and evidentiary requirements
- Review assessment records, tax histories, and property record cards to identify appeal opportunities and discrepancies
- Assist with tax objection matters in Circuit Court, including court calls and document production
- Maintain case-tracking databases and monitor case status and outcomes
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding data requests, status updates, and general inquiries
- Coordinate with county officials on hearings, refund processing, and certificate of error applications
- Draft professional correspondence for clients, attorneys, and government agencies
- Support economic development and tax incentive matters, including Class 6b, 7, and 8 incentives and TIF-related filings after training
Qualifications:
- Strong written communication skills with excellent grammar and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access
- Ability to independently manage a high volume of deadlines and competing priorities
- Professional communication skills when interacting with clients, attorneys, and government personnel
- Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or Paralegal Certificate preferred
- Prior experience in a law firm, real estate company, or municipal government setting preferred
- Familiarity with the Cook County property tax process is a plus
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