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Position Summary:

The Vorys Orange County office is seeking a practice group assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in the property tax area.  The Vorys property tax team works closely with appraisers, property managers, engineers and accountants to identify opportunities to help reduce our clients’ property tax burdens. The property tax practice group assistant will collect tax valuation data as well as coordinate related litigation matters. Primary tasks for this role involve researching and reviewing client, public or court information as well as recording and organizing the research.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and administer various filing systems and databases, both electronic and paper.
• Perform assigned tasks as directed by attorneys and paralegals to achieve group goals.
• Operate document discovery software and other support software as required by a case.
• Organize information as needed and dictated by a project. (i.e. chronologic, subject matter, witness, exhibit, Bates number).
• Research property tax assessment and payment information and update database based upon available information.
• Assist with management of real property tax dockets including various filings, assistance with scheduling issues, and communication with parties, counsel, witnesses and boards.
• Assist with preparation and filing of tax appeals and discovery responses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Detail and deadline oriented
• Strong proofreading and grammar skills
• Capable of following explicit directions
• Adaptable and open to new areas
• Ability to prioritize work while remaining deadline focused
• Enjoys to working within a team
• Ability to effectively interact with other Firm personnel
• Professional demeanor
• Customer service focused
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred, but work experience considered.
• 1-3 years of experience in similar field required. Real estate and/or real estate tax and/or bankruptcy experience preferred. 
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program or equivalent experience preferred. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Vorys does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Vorys only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. 

 Vorys is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in our employment application process unless doing so would constitute an undue hardship. If you need assistance or an accommodation in our employment application process due to a disability; due to a limitation related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; or due to a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, please contact Julie McDonald. Our policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process.