Tax Legal Assistant

Henderson Group Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Henderson Group Recruiting client, a respected law firm in Manhattan, seeks a Tax Legal Assistant for a full-time, on-site role supporting its tax attorneys. You will handle legal document preparation, attorney scheduling, client communications, and administrative tasks related to tax matters.

Responsibilities include organizing tax correspondence, managing calendars, time entry and prebill support, preparing agreements and engagement letters, and maintaining electronic files.

Qualifications

• Related legal support experience preferred (≈2 years).
• Strong MS Word, Excel, Outlook skills needed.
• Excellent proofreading and written communication abilities.
• Careful attention to document details (names, dates, amounts).
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Organize tax-related correspondence and supporting records; coordinate signatures and submission materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, track deadlines, 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.
• Communicate with clients, accountants, outside counsel and internal teams.
• Complete court e-filings as needed and maintain submission confirmations.

Skills

Legal support experience

MS Office

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Time management

Client confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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