Associate Attorney

Siegel Jennings; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Free parking

Job summary

Siegel Jennings, a law firm focused on property tax, seeks an Associate Attorney who can manage a remote caseload with support from an experienced team. You will develop case strategies, handle Pennsylvania litigation, and advance claims across multiple counties while maintaining professional growth.

The ideal candidate is admitted to the PA bar, has 3–8 years of litigation experience, and is comfortable traveling for hearings.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in PA and in good standing.
• 3-8 years of litigation and trial experience.
• Ability to travel frequently and manage a full caseload remotely.

Responsibilities

• Try cases before Pennsylvania trial courts.
• Develop case strategy and present at hearings at the administrative level in PA's counties.
• Significant travel throughout Pennsylvania's counties for administrative and court appearances.
• Handle a volume litigation caseload.
• Handle trial court conferences, and oral arguments throughout PA.
• Appear at trials and administrative hearings, and draft supporting briefs.
• Legal research and writing; attend orientations and trainings, including travel to Pittsburgh.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Public speaking

Remote work

Time management

Education

PA bar admission

Job description

Does This Sound Like You?Are you ready to grow your legal career in a new and rewarding direction? Imagine an opportunity where your professional development takes priority, you have greater ownership of your career, and you can embrace meaningful new responsibilities and challenges, all without the pressure of tracking billable hours. You'll have the ability to manage your own caseload while also being supported by an experienced team of attorneys. Join a firm that is deeply invested in developing your expertise through hands-on education in property valuation and mentorship from experienced professionals, equipping you to translate that knowledge into stronger strategies and meaningful results for clients. You'll also be part of a collaborative, positive culture where team members take ownership, support one another, and recognize that every contribution matters. Our Associate Attorney position offers all of this and more. The position is remote and the ideal candidate will reside in the Eastern, Central, or Lehigh Valley areas of PA.

Who We Are:

With more than 50 years of experience, at Siegel Jennings we focus our practice exclusively on property tax. Through our consulting arm, SJ National, and our membership in the Americal Property Tax Counsel, we service taxpayers' property tax needs in all major markets in North America, offering our team the opportunity to work on challenging assignments, deliver meaningful results for clients, and build a rewarding career in a specialized field of law.

Siegel Jennings' Core Values are embodied by everyone at the firm:

• We are relentless
• We take ownership
• We do the right thing
• We bring a positive attitude
• We believe no job is too small

What We Offer You:

Medical benefits at no cost to the employee, 401(k) and profit sharing (once eligible), paid holidays, vacation and sick time, free parking when working at the office.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Try cases before trial courts throughout Pennsylvania
• Develop case strategy, attend and present at hearings at the administrative level in Pennsylvania's 67 counties
• Significant travel throughout Pennsylvania's 67 counties for administrative and court appearances
• Handling a volume litigation caseload
• Handle trial court conferences, and oral arguments throughout the Commonwealth
• Appear at trials and administrative hearings throughout Pennsylvania and at trial court conferences, oral arguments and evidentiary hearings
• Research, draft, file, and respond to motions and supporting briefs, and present oral argument before Pennsylvania trial courts
• Legal research and writing
• Attend orientation, trainings, meetings, etc. both in-person at one of the firm's office locations and virtually. This will include quarterly travel to the Pittsburgh office
• Attend local or national industry conferences, as requested
• No billable hours requirement

Your Background:

• Applicants must be admitted to practice law in PA and be in good standing
• 3-8 years of litigation and trial experience
• Property tax litigation experience considered a plus but not required
• Strong work ethic with a demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development
• Self-starter who excels in a remote work environment, takes ownership of your responsibilities, manages priorities effectively, and is available for frequent travel
• Detail-oriented, meets deadlines and effectively manages a full caseload, working independently in a supportive environment and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation and public speaking abilities