Senior Tax Paralegal
1872 CONSULTING • Chicago, Illinois • Full Time
Posted on Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Summary
We are seeing a Senior Tax Paralegal who will support multiple partners and the overall practice on a variety of matters.
What you'll be doing
- Handles and files Section 83(b) election filings with the IRS
- Prepares and files Form 8832 with the IRS
- Prepares and files Form 8875 with the IRS
- Prepares and files Form 2553 with the IRS
- Prepares and files Form 1023 with the IRS
- Prepares and files Form SS-4 with the IRS to obtain EINs
- Prepares and distributes communications to 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 with respect to tax election filings
- Obtains information from, and provides information to, clients
- Obtains information from, and provides information to, attorneys regarding tax filings
- Compiles documents and distributes for signature
- Identifies and formulates solutions to problems which may arise
- Collaborates with various practice groups providing support, as needed
- Interfaces with IRS or other government agencies
- Provides direct support to clients (using discretion to handle matters directly or involving an attorney)
- Handles distribution of original documents
- Maintains records utilizing DMS and other technologies, as needed
- Assists with implementing training protocol and updating current training programs relating to certain types of tax filings.
Skills we're seeking
- 5+ years of experience as a Paralegal, ideally in big law
- 2+ years of experience with corporate tax related matters, as described above in the responsibilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree
- Ability to work overtime (overtime is paid)
- Ability to travel to other offices
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $98,000–$120,000 per year (median ~$103,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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