Tax Legal Assistant

Saint Cyr Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Saint Cyr Partners is seeking a Tax Legal Assistant in Manhattan. This full-time, on-site role supports tax attorneys with document prep, scheduling, client communication, and broad administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include managing attorney calendars, preparing agreements and letters, and handling matter intake and filings. Strong MS Office skills and two years of related experience are preferred. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal support, preferably around two years.
• Strong MS Office skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, and written communication.
• Meticulous with names, dates, amounts, and attachments.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Discretion handling confidential information and strong client service.

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.

Skills

Legal support experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Client service

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

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