Tax Paralegal
Location: Chicago, IL
The Organization: Large U.S. Based Multinational Law Firm
Salary & Benefits: Base salary commensurate with experience; generous paid overtime and bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; 401K w/match; Life Insurance; exceptional culture.
Summary: Seeking a Tax Paralegal to join the firm’s Chicago office and provide support to a team of attorneys. Candidate must be willing to work independently in a fast-paced, corporate environment. Well-paid overtime can be anticipated.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepares and files the following documents with the IRS: Section 83(b) election filings, Form 8832, Form 8875, Form 2553, Form 1023, Form SS-4; Notifications of conversion, business name change or dissolution of EIN; Form 8822-B, Form 966, Form 8023 and Form 8869
- Monitor and handle requests from the Firm’s Tax Election Filings email distribution
- Prepare communications with clients and attorneys regarding tax matters
- Compile documents and distribute for signature
- Interface with IRS or other government agencies
- Maintain records
- Manage complex projects independently under limited supervision
- Maintain confidential client information and case management software; improve workflow regarding storage and recall of materials
- Conduct non-legal and legal research; perform due-diligence
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 2+ years of Corporate Paralegal experience
- Prior experience in any of the following practice areas is preferred: Tax, Investment Funds, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong technical, organizational and communication skills
- Flexible to travel and work overtime when necessary