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GRB Law is proud to offer the below opportunities to join our firm
As the Controller with GRB Law, you will play a key role in managing the financial operations of the firm. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial management of a law firm and the ability to provide strategic business advice, ensure accurate and timely budgeting, forecasting, financial reports and analysis.
 
Responsibilities:
· Manage the general accounting system and preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets and reports to Shareholders.
· Develop annual budgets for operating revenues and expenses and capital expenditures.
· Oversee and manage financial reporting and analysis, providing insight to Shareholders and executive management.
· Review and analyze the financial impact of all capital and leasehold improvements.
· Maintain relationship with outside CPA to oversee the preparation and filing, tax returns and report for government regulatory agencies.
· Coordinate with external auditors and manage the preparation of the annual audit.
· Maintain bank relationships and submit reports required by loan covenants.
· Preparation of the monthly and annual financial closings.
· Conduct financial analysis and special reports upon request.
· Assist in the creation of financial and strategic goals and ensure the firm meets these goals.
· Manage all aspects of the firm's financial operations.
· Collaborate effectively with attorneys and other firm personnel on financial matters.
· Continually refine and implement financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
· Ensure the firm is in compliance and adheres to all relevant laws and financial regulations.
 
Required Qualifications:
· 5 years of experience as a controller in a law-firm or professional-services environment or as a senior manager or manager in public accounting.
· B.S. degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics — CPA is a plus.
· Trust/OLTA accounting.
· Proven ability to create and manage financial strategies and budgets.
· Advanced computer software skills, including accounting software packages and expert level Microsoft Excel skills.
· Ability to be a trusted advisor to the Shareholders and executive management.
· Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
· Strong knowledge of financial controls and processes.
· Ability to effectively build beneficial relationships with all levels of the firm.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to large groups.
· Exceptional follow-through skills and a demonstrated commitment to ownership mentality.
· Expert organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet the various demands and deadlines of all shareholders.
· Demonstrated integrity and professionalism in dealings with all levels of the firm and management.
GRB Law is seeking an Estate Administration Legal Assistant/Paralegal for its Oakmont Office. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and experience in estate administration and/or estate planning. As a member of a small satellite office, the ideal candidate will recognize the importance of teamwork while also managing an independent workload.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
· Greet clients and visitors.
· Answer and direct incoming calls in a courteous manner.
· Type from written drafts and revise documents as needed.
· Prepare drafts of estate planning documents.
· Witness Wills, POA's, and other legal documents as requested.
· Prepare probate and administration documents for formal and informal proceedings.
· Maintain financial records for use in accounting and preparation of tax returns.
· Assist in completing forms and providing required documentation for the transfer of non-probate assets.
· Communication with clients, financial planners, financial institutions and accountants as needed.
· Establish rapport with clients and beneficiaries to ensure positive and cooperative working relationship during the course of the estate administration and foster confidence in services received.
· Compile materials required in connection with an audit of estate and/or inheritance tax returns.
· Prepare Receipts and Releases in connection with distributions from an estate or trust.
· Receive and sort all mail deliveries.
· Make copies of documents as requested.
· Keep accurate office supply inventory and ordering as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Ideal candidate has 1-3 years of working in Estate Administration and/or Estate Planning.
· Working knowledge of Lackner 6 in 1 preferred.
· Professional and positive attitude.
· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
· Self-motivated and interpersonal skills to interact with attorneys and clients.
· Ability to problem solve and maintain good judgment and strict confidentiality.
· Highly detailed, organized, and multi-tasker.
· Strong work ethic and ability to work independently while effectively working as part of a team.
· Ability to accept ownership of projects and successfully drive the project tasks on a daily basis.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
The Pittsburgh office of GRB Law is seeking a Paralegal to support the Litigation practice group in the areas of commercial and construction, employment, product liability, personal injury, insurance defense and coverage analysis. Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a flexible approach to accomplishing assignments and consistent in communication and production.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Include:
· Identify pertinent issues, review and summarize documents; and prepare for depositions, hearings or trial.
· Prepare pleadings, discovery responses and objections, discovery and pre-trial motions and deposition/page and line summaries.
· Request, obtain and summarize key medical and billing records to identify conditions, medications and lien information.
· Ability to interview witnesses and experts succinctly on issue and facts pertinent to the claim.
· Familiarity and training with/on Ringtail document management systems.
· Demonstrated skill and experience with timekeeping and the ability to read, digest and comply with billing guidelines.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
· Minimum 5 years' experience supporting attorneys in complex litigation as a case managing paralegal as opposed to project or task-oriented paralegal.
· Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree required.
· Experience in Federal and State court, including knowledge of CM/ECF filing.
· Trial experience desired.
· Attention to detail.
· Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and cases on competing deadlines.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of management, staff and clients.
· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs.
· Understand and follow specific, detailed instructions.
· Proactive, organized team player.