Tax Legal Assistant

Joseph Michaels International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Tax Legal Assistant for a full-time, on-site role in Manhattan. The position supports tax attorneys with legal document preparation, discovery scheduling, client communications, and broader administrative duties related to tax matters.

Responsibilities include drafting and organizing tax communications, managing attorney calendars, handling time-entry and prebill reviews, and preparing engagement letters and filings.

Qualifications

• Related legal support experience preferred, ideally around two years.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Careful attention to document details, including names, dates, amounts, and attachments.

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 conflicts.
• 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 retention procedures.
• Communicate with clients, accountants, outside counsel, and internal teams.
• Complete court e-filings as needed and maintain submission confirmations.

Skills

Legal support experience

Attention to detail

Client service

Confidentiality

Communication

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, an established law firm, is hiring a Tax Legal Assistant for a full-time, on-site position supporting its tax attorneys in Manhattan. This role combines legal document preparation, attorney scheduling, client communication, and administrative support for tax-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Organize tax-related correspondence and supporting records, coordinate signatures, and prepare submission materials under attorney direction.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, track approved 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, following document naming, version control, and records retention procedures.
• Communicate with clients, accountants, outside counsel, and internal teams.
• Complete court e-filings as needed and maintain submission confirmations.

Qualifications

• Related legal support experience preferred, ideally around two years.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Careful attention to document details, including names, dates, amounts, and attachments.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities, meet deadlines, and recognize when attorney guidance is needed.
• Professional client service skills and discretion when handling confidential information.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary of $65,000 to $85,000, with the offer based on experience, education, and skills.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and long-term disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• a 401(k)
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• bonus opportunities