JOB SUMMARY:

A government office seeks a staff attorney with real estate tax and administration experience.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

The staff attorney reviews legal aspects of the office and recommends appropriate course of action regarding legal matters impacting the office.

·         Researches compliance with applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations

·         Drafts legislation, ordinances, resolutions, administrative regulations and other legal documents as needed

·         Confers with and advises staff on legal questions

·         Prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with law suits, trials, hearings and other legal proceedings

·         Provides litigation support to senior legal staff

·         Performs thorough legal research

·         Works cooperatively with others

·         Tracks and analyzes pending legislation

·         Assists in or performs such other duties including, but not limited to, office contracts and legal matters, civil and criminal investigations, labor and employment issues, legal inquiries

QUALIFICATIONS:

•      Degree from an accredited law school

•      Possession of a Illinois license to practice law

•      Computer literacy including Microsoft Office 2007 - Word and Excel

•      Legal research skills, including utilization of the internet

•      Knowledge of the Illinois Property Tax Code

BENEFITS:

Competitive compensation package along with excellent benefits such as health insurance and paid vacation, sick and personal time.