<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>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Accountant to join our team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring compliance with a variety of tax regulations, including sales and use, personal property, and real estate taxes. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to handling tax-related tasks and supporting audits, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in all deliverables.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review sales and use tax returns to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Manage the preparation and reconciliation of personal property and carline tax returns, including payments.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and submission of business licenses and quarterly transaction tax filings.</p><p>• Calculate property tax budgets and perform accrual true-ups for management review.</p><p>• Create and submit exemption certificates for vendor transactions involving tax-exempt purchases.</p><p>• Maintain and audit customer exemption certificates to ensure proper documentation.</p><p>• Respond to tax notices and inquiries related to sales and use, property, and miscellaneous taxes.</p><p>• Conduct research on sales and use tax issues and assist with system updates as needed.</p><p>• Support sales and use, as well as personal property tax audits, by providing necessary documentation.</p><p>• Assist in maintaining the tax calendar and ensuring timely compliance with filing deadlines.</p>
