<p>Title: Litigation Legal Assistant (Pittsburgh, PA) - Am Law 100 Law Firm</p><p>Real Estate Tax Appeal Support </p><p>Full Time, Direct-Hire (permanent)</p><p>Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) </p><p><br></p><p>A large well-respected law firm client is hiring an experienced Litigation / Trial Legal Assistant in their office in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to support a busy trial practice and a high-volume real estate tax appeal (tax assessment appeal) workflow. This is a permanent, direct-hire, full-time opportunity with a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). Full-time is 35 hours/week Typical hours: 9:00–5:00 or 8:00–4:00 with a 1-hour lunch. Overtime after 35 hours/week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare, finalize, and e-file documents in state and federal courts</li><li>Docketing, calendaring, and deadline tracking for court dates, hearings, and filing requirements</li><li>Trial preparation support including exhibits, witness files, and trial binders</li><li>Draft, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal correspondence</li><li>Support discovery by managing documents, organizing case files, and working with transcripts</li><li>Coordinate with clients to gather information while maintaining confidentiality and discretion</li><li>Handle time entry, billing support, and expense reporting; coordinate travel and delivery logistics</li><li>Maintain accurate matter records and document tracking</li><li>Real Estate Tax Appeal Support (significant portion of the role)</li><li>Maintain hearing calendars, track cancellations, and monitor deadlines</li><li>Complete and file county-specific appeal forms across Pennsylvania</li><li>Communicate with clients to gather and track information throughout the tax appeal process</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Trust and Estates Paralegal to join our team in Grove City, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will manage estate administration and tax matters while providing exceptional support to clients. The ideal candidate thrives in a client-focused, relaxed work environment and is capable of handling multiple cases independently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the administration of up to 25 trust and estate cases simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and progress at various stages.<br>• Prepare and submit Pennsylvania inheritance tax returns while handling all related estate administration tasks.<br>• Support estate planning and succession planning by maintaining thorough documentation and compliance standards.<br>• Coordinate residential and commercial real estate transactions associated with estate matters.<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing clear communication and updates throughout each process.<br>• Work onsite five days a week to collaborate with team members and provide a consistent presence.<br>• Utilize the Lackner System or similar estate management software efficiently for case tracking and administration.