Senior Paralegal - Tax

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior Paralegal - Tax position in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. 

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Paralegal to provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Manage large dockets of property tax assessment matters, including responsibility for docketing deadlines, preparation and service of refund claims, initial preparation of Complaints, Answers, subpoena responses, witness lists, discovery pleadings and review of documents.
• Prepare property tax exemption applications and reports, including ability to synthesize and manage large volumes of documents and exhibits for application.
• Review and prepare leases, income/expenses statements, real estate contracts, title commitments, and offers; assist in real estate closings.
• Conduct legal research and online research related to real estate.
• Provide litigation support to team of attorneys.
• Use good judgment and sustain attention to detail and quality of work.

 CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a professional office setting for the majority of the week, and ability to work after business hours as needed to accommodate case load demands.
• Willingness and interest to work in a collaborative environment with a team of attorneys.
• Ability to drive excellence.
• Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required.
• Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent analytical, organizational, time-management and prioritization skills required.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
• Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.
• Ability to perform effectively with minimal supervision and within established time limits and on-going deadlines.

 POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: 

• Two-year degree required. Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from ABA approved program preferred; significant, substantive related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• A minimum of two years of related experience required.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proven success working in a fast-paced, continually changing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with document database programs and/or software.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position.  Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

Please include a cover letter and resume when applying.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.