Research Assistant (m/f/d) – Tax

Gleiss Lutz Hootz Hirsch Partnerschaftsgesellschaft; Hamburg; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 50 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Gleiss Lutz Hootz Hirsch Partnerschaftsgesellschaft in Hamburg seeks a research assistant (wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter) for its Tax practice. You will conduct legal research, analyze issues and present findings clearly, contributing to drafting pleadings, contracts and other documents.

You can start anytime—during university studies, your doctorate, or while completing your practical legal training— with availability for at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Completion of the first state examination (Staatsexamen) with satisfactory or better grade.
• Very good command of English.
• Interest in business-related issues and challenging work.
• Enthusiasm for applying innovative technologies in the legal profession.
• Structured approach to legal analysis.
• Availability to work at least three days a week.

Responsabilités

• Conduct legal research, analyze legal issues and present findings in a clear, structured format.
• Contribute to drafting, reviewing and revising pleadings, contracts and other legal documents.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal analysis

Structured thinking

Innovative technologies in law

English proficiency

Formation

First State Examination (Staatsexamen)

Second State Examination (2. Staatsexamen)

Outils

Harvey AI

Jurafuchs learning app

Description du poste

About us

With more than 400 lawyers across our offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Brussels and London, Gleiss Lutz advises clients on all aspects of business law. Our full service approach delivers top-tier advice across the spectrum. We are renowned for our in-depth and pragmatic approach to solving the most complex legal challenges – and for our uncompromising commitment to quality.

We are seeking research assistants (wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter) (m/f/d) to join our Tax practice at our Hamburg office.

Our team ranks among Germany’s most highly regarded tax practices, and advises and represents investors, banks, companies, public authorities and associations in Germany and abroad across the full spectrum of tax law. We are frequently engaged to handle complex and high-stakes matters.

Your role

You’ll work closely with our lawyers and assist on ongoing client work. You’ll conduct legal research, analyse legal issues and present your findings in a clear and structured format. You’ll also contribute to drafting, reviewing and revising pleadings, contracts and other legal documents, as well as – depending on your practice area – academic publications.

You can start at any time – during your university studies, your doctorate, or while completing your practical legal training.

Your profile

• First (or first and second) state examination(s), each with a grade of fully satisfactory (vollbefriedigend) or better
• Very good command of English
• Interest in business-related issues and challenging work
• Enthusiasm for applying innovative technologies in the legal profession
• A structured approach to legal analysis
• Availability to work at least three days a week

What we offer

• Outstanding professional development: Active involvement in legal work, close collaboration with our lawyers, and regular feedback
• One Step Ahead programme: Comprehensive professional development with lectures, workshops, legal English courses and modern AI tools such as Harvey AI and the Jurafuchs learning app, as well as additional exam-focused offerings depending on your stage of training
• Wellbeing offerings: Access to our Corporate Health Programme, including the EGYM Wellpass
• Networking & events: Networking opportunities at after-work events and group activities to build valuable connections and gain insight into our firm’s culture

A direct route into the world of legal work – for those who want to start putting theory into practice. Apply now and join a team that embodies excellence and supports your professional growth.

We value qualification, personality, and potential. We welcome applications regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, belief, sexual orientation or identity.

Contact

Mara Junge
Recruiting

Görtz-Palais, Neuer Wall 86, 20354 Hamburg
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]