What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Siegel Jennings?
Does This Sound Like You?
Have you been thinking about taking your legal career in a different direction? Tired of having to focus on metrics like billable hours rather than your professional growth? Eager to take control of your own career and take on new responsibilities and challenges? Would you like to develop deep expertise in a field of law and be trained and mentored by experts?
If so, our Associate Attorney position, might be the perfect fit for you! This position is hybrid, and will be based out of our offices in Pittsburgh, PA.
Who We Are:
Our successful and growing property tax-focused law firm consists of approximately 15 attorneys and 30 professionals across 4 cost centers in 4 geographic locations (Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh).
The attorneys and professionals of Siegel Jennings 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 50 years of experience, Siegel Jennings employs its field-leading skill and highest professional standards in pursuit of our clients’ interests.
Siegel Jennings' Core Values are embodied by everyone at the firm:
- We are relentless
- We take ownership
- We do the right thing
- We bring a positive attitude
- We believe no job is too small
https://www.siegeltax.com/
What We Offer You:
Medical benefits at no cost to the employee, 401(k) and profit sharing (when eligible), paid holidays, vacation and sick time, free parking when working at the office.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Legal research and writing
- Drafting and responding to discovery, pleadings, motions, briefs and petitions
- Handling a volume litigation caseload
- Significant travel throughout Pennsylvania’s 67 counties for administrative and court appearances
- Appearing at administrative hearings throughout Pennsylvania and at trial court conferences, oral arguments and evidentiary hearings
- Attending orientation, trainings, meetings, etc. both in-person at one of the firm office locations and virtually. Also attend local or national industry conferences, as requested.
Your Background:
- Applicants must be admitted to practice law in PA and be in good standing.
- Attorneys should have a minimum of 1-3 years of litigation experience.
- Strong work ethic and eager for opportunities for professional growth.
- Detail-oriented, meets deadlines and effectively manages a full caseload, working independently in a supportive environment and as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; polished presenter and public speaker.
