Legal Assistant: Entity Formation & IRS Filing Pro

Priority Tax Relief; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Priority Tax Relief in Spokane, WA seeks a Legal Assistant to support the legal services team, manage client intake, and gather entity data. You will handle high-stakes IRS submissions, including Form 2553 and EIN applications, and draft entity formation documents and trusts, serving as the link between the Certified Paralegal and clients.

Candidates should have 2+ years in a legal office, an associate degree (bachelor preferred), proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office, and a

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Associate Degree required or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of legal office experience required.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic phone/office hardware.
• Ability to learn new software systems quickly (including the Logics platform).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on professional, polite, and empathetic client service.
• Eagerness and willingness to learn business formation processes and tax administration procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage backlogged tasks and sensitive tax filings with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between the Certified Paralegal, legal services team, and clients.
• Accurately draft and file entity formation documents, including Articles of Organization, Operating Agreements, Asset Sale Agreements, and Trust Instruments.
• Accurately complete, prepare, and fax backlog Form 2553s (S Corporation election) to the IRS.
• Obtain Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) and draft IRS forms required for entity formation.
• Utilize the Logics system, Google Suite, and Microsoft Suite to maintain accurate client records and manage entity creation workflows.
• Maintain professional, courteous, and effective phone and written communication with clients.
• Ensure ongoing compliance and seamless execution throughout the business entity formation process.

Skills

Legal office experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Logics platform

Phone hardware

Job description

Priority Tax Relief in Spokane, WA seeks a Legal Assistant to support the legal services team, manage client intake, and gather entity data. You will handle high-stakes IRS submissions, including Form 2553 and EIN applications, and draft entity formation documents and trusts, serving as the link between the Certified Paralegal and clients.

Candidates should have 2+ years in a legal office, an associate degree (bachelor preferred), proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office, and a