On-Site NYC Tax Legal Assistant — Calendar & Documents Pro

Key People; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and long-term disabilityinsurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Key People in Manhattan seeks a Tax Legal Assistant to support its tax attorneys with document preparation, scheduling, and client communication in a full-time, on-site role.

The ideal candidate has about two years of related legal support experience, strong MS Office skills, excellent proofreading, and meticulous attention to details. You will manage shifting priorities and maintain confidentiality for sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Two years of related legal support experience preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Careful attention to document details, including names, dates, amounts, and attachments.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines while handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Organize tax-related correspondence and supporting records, coordinate signatures, and prepare submission materials under attorney direction.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, track deadlines, and flag conflicting priorities.
• Support time entry, prebill review, invoice revisions, expense reports, and new matter intake.
• Prepare, format, and proofread agreements, engagement letters, correspondence, and presentations.
• Maintain electronic matter files in iManage with proper naming, version control, and records retention.
• Communicate with clients, accountants, outside counsel, and internal teams.
• Complete court e-filings as needed and maintain submission confirmations.

Job description

Key People in Manhattan seeks a Tax Legal Assistant to support its tax attorneys with document preparation, scheduling, and client communication in a full-time, on-site role.

The ideal candidate has about two years of related legal support experience, strong MS Office skills, excellent proofreading, and meticulous attention to details. You will manage shifting priorities and maintain confidentiality for sensitive information.