Legal Assistant

Does This Sound Like You? 

Are you an entry-level legal assistant who is looking forward to thriving in a fast-paced environment?  Looking for a hybrid work schedule?  Like working where you are surrounded by professionals who are willing to offer training and share their knowledge with you to ensure your success?  If so, our Legal Assistant opportunity may be the perfect fit for you!

After the initial training period you can work a hybrid schedule of 3 days/week in our Pittsburgh office (located at 430 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA  15238) and 2 days/week from home.  

Who We Are: 

Our successful and growing property tax-focused law firm consists of approximately 15 attorneys and 30 professionals in 4 cities (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 nearly 50 years’ 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: 

35-hour work week, 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: 

• Responsible for a full range of office support administrative duties, including but not limited to: 

• Field/screen income phone calls, taking accurate messages. Interact professionally with client, other firm professionals, court personnel, co-counsel, etc. 

• Support case docket management functions including tracking filing deadlines 

• Draft basic correspondence 

• Processing office mail 

• Requesting information from county or other governmental entities 

• Perform internet research 

• Open and maintain electronic and paper document files, includes accurate data entry 

• Assist other members of the practice support group, as needed 

• Other duties, as assigned 

Your Background: 

• Minimum of 1 year of administrative office experience or internship required.   

• Law firm experience and familiarity with litigation terminology considered a plus.  

• Proficient computer skills and comfortable learning new software programs.  

• Intermediate Word, Excel, Outlook and database skills.   

• Basic math skills and the ability to convert percentages to decimals.   

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with diverse client base in a professional and service-oriented manner.   

• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.  Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.