Job Description

Our client is a successful and growing real property tax-focused law firm consisting of approximately 15 attorneys and 30 professionals in 4 cities (Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, and Pittsburgh).

The attorneys and professionals of the firm advocate for fair property taxation on behalf of all taxpayers, striving to achieve results and provide long-term strategies that ensure sustainable economic growth. With over 50 years’ experience, the firm employs its field-leading skill and highest professional standards in pursuit of our clients’ interests.

Core Values are:

• We are relentless
• We take ownership
• We do the right thing
• We bring a positive attitude
• We believe no job is too small

Job Purpose

This full-time position works as part of a busy team of attorneys, legal assistants, analysts, and other professionals in the Pittsburgh practice group to ensure that clients receive timely, efficient, and tailored solutions to their real property tax questions. Potential for hybrid work schedule after initial training/orientation period in office.

Principal (Essential) Duties

1. Legal research and writing
2. Drafting and responding to discovery
3. Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, petitions, and answers
4. Review appraisals and valuation materials
5. Handle a volume litigation caseload in fast paced environment
6. Significant travel throughout PA’s counties for administrative and court appearances.
7. Appear at administrative level hearings throughout PA.
8. Appear at trial court and court of appeals case conferences, oral arguments, and hearings.
9. Attend training on real estate valuation provided by the law firm
10. Attend property inspections throughout PA.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

1. Familiarity of real estate concepts a plus.
2. Strong work ethic and self-motivated.
3. Produce high quality work in a timely fashion.
4. Open to feedback and view challenges as an opportunity for growth.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to interact with a diverse client base in a professional and service-oriented manner.
7. Ability to manage a full caseload effectively and efficiently.
8. Strong critical thinking, interpersonal and public speaking skills.
9. Exceptional time management skills.
10. Strong computer/technology skills including Excel and other Microsoft Office software
11. Ability to work independently and with a team of attorneys to develop case strategies.
12. Detail orientated with strong organizational skills.
13. Effective public speaking and presentation skills.

Experience, Education and Requirements

1. Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.
2. 1-5 years litigation experience.
3. Will consider candidates directly out of law school who have demonstrated interest in litigation and/or real estate in their law school career.
4. Ability to drive regularly throughout PA’s counties.
5. Undergraduate degree in finance/accounting/real estate a plus but not required.
6. Experience in administrative law a plus but not required.

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