The position supports the head of the Tax, Trusts & Estates Practice Group and entails a range of administrative functions that play a critical role in efficiently processing tax returns and providing assistance to the group in the form of calendar scheduling and editing, proofing and formatting estate documents.

Tax Processor Responsibilities:

• Scanning/compiling tax documents to internal tax software programs
• Assembling tax return forms either through hard copy or using Adobe Acrobat
• Submitting returns to clients and/or taxing authorities either by electronic means or mail

Administrative Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• Support Head of the Practice Group and other attorneys as assigned
• Proofing, editing and formatting documentation
• Calendar scheduling
• Drafting of instruction letters to clients

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with computer programs within Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to quickly learn and use varying software programs
• Highly detailed, organized multi-tasker
• Ability to manage workflow assigned by multiple attorneys and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints with competing and shifting priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently while effectively working as part of a team
• Ability to problem solve and maintain good judgment and strict confidentiality
• Opportunity to work directly on client matters
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Learning and adhering to internal processes for administrative and tax processing workflows
• Understanding of supporting tax documents, tax returns and estate documents preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a fast-paced office environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,583.00 - $55,140.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15222: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person