Tax Legal Assistant

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; 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

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is assisting a Manhattan-based law firm in hiring a Tax Legal Assistant for a full-time, on-site role supporting its tax attorneys.

The position combines legal document preparation, attorney scheduling, client communication, and administrative support for tax matters. Responsibilities include organizing tax correspondence, managing attorney calendars, assisting with time entry and billing, preparing agreements and letters, maintaining iManage files, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Related legal support experience preferred, around two years.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent proofreading and written communication.
• Attention to document details (names, dates, amounts).
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional client service and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Organize tax-related correspondence and records, coordinate signatures, and prepare submissions.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, track deadlines, flag conflicts.
• Support time entry, prebill reviews, invoices, expenses, and new matter intake.
• Prepare, format, proofread agreements, engagement letters, and presentations.
• Maintain electronic matter files in iManage with proper naming and retention.
• Communicate with clients, accountants, outside counsel, and internal teams.
• Complete court e-filings as needed and maintain submission confirmations.

Skills

Legal support

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

iManage

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