GRB Law is seeking to hire a mid-level Associate for the Municipal Tax & Creditors' Rights practice group to work in our Pittsburgh office. The associate will work closely with shareholders, associates, and paralegals on a full spectrum of public sector matters, including but not limited to the responsibilities listed below.
Responsibilities:
· Perform thorough legal research and draft pleadings, briefs and legal memoranda.
· Advise public sector clients on the Right-to-Know Law, the Sunshine Act, the Ethics Act, and other laws that govern the conduct of public bodies.
· Represent clients in zoning matters including variances, special exceptions, and conditional uses.
· Support clients in code and ordinance drafting and enforcement.
· Attend school district, municipal, and public board meetings, and hearings.
· Conduct research and advise on local tax issues.
· Prepare materials and appear in court on issues involving public sector clients, including; pursuing real estate tax, municipal claim, earned income tax and other local tax collection actions in magistrate court, arbitration, and the civil division; pursuing quiet title and other real estate related matters.
Qualifications:
· Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania.
· Degree from an accredited law school.
· 3-5 years' experience working with public sector clients, including Solicitor experience, local tax/municipal claim collection, real estate, land development and litigation.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel.
· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet the needs of the practice group.
· Excellent legal research and writing skills.
· Strong organizational and time management skills.
· A commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork.