Paralegal II

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Paralegal II at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Salary: 5+ years of experience required, salary commensurate with experience

Experience: 5+ years of experience in a law firm assisting on tax matters for large corporate clients

Job Overview:

Kirkland & Ellis LLP, one of the world's leading law firms, is seeking a Tax Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to support multiple partners and the overall practice on a variety of matters. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and have strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities:

- Handles and files various tax forms with the IRS
- Monitors and handles requests from the firm's Tax Election Filings shared mailbox
- Collaborates with supporting tax election team members
- Prepares communications with clients and attorneys regarding tax election filings
- Compiles documents and distributes for signature
- Identifies and formulates solutions to problems
- Interfaces with IRS or other government agencies
- Provides direct support to clients and attorneys
- Maintains records utilizing DMS and other technologies
- Assists with implementing training protocols and updating current programs

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in a law firm assisting on tax matters for large corporate clients
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- Excellent analytical and organizational abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Solid computer abilities
- Creativity and initiative
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Acute attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment
- Flexibility for travel and overtime

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click "Apply Now" on the Kirkland & Ellis LLP website.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Closing Statement:

The job postings and recruiting mailbox on the Kirkland & Ellis LLP website are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated for your referral of a candidate unless you have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP and have been specifically asked to submit candidates. Direct contact with Kirkland & Ellis LLP employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and may impact any future professional relationship with the firm.

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Collaboration, Talent Empowerment, Service, Inclusion, Respect, Gratitude, Analytical, Organizational, Communication, Computer, Creativity, Initiative, Attention to Detail, Multi-tasking, Prioritization, Technical, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat

Bachelor's degree

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Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree

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