Legal Administrative Assistant

Law firm with focus on all aspects of real estate property tax appeal, eminent domain

litigation, and redevelopment and property tax incentives and exemptions

seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant.-- a team player who is also a self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision, and possesses strong time-management and organizational skills.

FULLY PAID MEDICAL and DENTAL by the FIRM -- up to 10K in OT during filing season Feb-April

• Prepares, organizes and tracks all Engagement Letters for the Firm.

• Handles all initial pleadings at the Board of Assessment Appeals and or the Court of

Common Pleas for our Pennsylvania matters

• Responds to interrogatory requests by forwarding and scanning documents to the

adversary.

• Understanding of motion practice. Process motions and/or replies though e-filing.

• Drafts client settlement letters calculating tax savings and legal fees utilizing excel.

• Reviews file, conducts research, and cross-references findings to file to complete

• Prepares correspondence for assigned attorney to clients or opposing lawyers.

• Maintains necessary correspondence with clients by keeping them informed about

the latest developments regarding their appeal, and sends necessary documents

via e-mail, fax or post. Communicates this information to relevant colleagues,

supervisor and/or attorneys.

• Able to handle multiple case matters at one time.

• Continually follows up with attorney and clients on outstanding work matters.

• Schedules appointments, answers and screens routine phone calls in a

professional and courteous manner.

• Maintains client confidence by keeping all client/attorney information confidential