Tax Legal Assistant

Markent Personnel; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Bonus opportunities

Résumé du poste

Markent Personnel, Inc. client is seeking a Tax Legal Assistant to support tax attorneys in Manhattan.

This full-time, on-site role focuses on legal document preparation, attorney scheduling, client communication, and administrative support for tax matters. Responsibilities include organizing tax correspondence, managing attorney calendars, time entry, drafting agreements, maintaining iManage files, and coordinating with clients and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Strong proofreading, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Excellent client-service skills and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines with attorney guidance as needed.

Responsabilités

• Organize tax-related correspondence and 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.

Connaissances

Proofreading

Client communication

Attention to detail

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Description du poste

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