Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

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

The attorneys of Siegel Jennings 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, Siegel Jennings employs its field-leading skill and highest professional standards in pursuit of our clients’ interests.

Siegel Jennings’ 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

https : / / www.siegeltax.com /

Job Purpose

This full-time position works as part of a busy team of attorneys, legal assistants, analysts, and other professionals in the Ohio 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

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

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

Experience, Education and Requirements

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

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to :

• Perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently and / or lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment such as telephone, copier, scanner, computer, etc.

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