Tax Legal Assistant

RRC Solutions Group; 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

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

RRC Solutions Group in Manhattan is seeking a Tax Legal Assistant to support its tax lawyers with document preparation, scheduling, and client communication in a full-time, on-site role.

The position requires solid MS Office skills, attention to detail, and discretion when handling confidential information. You will manage matter intake, prepare engagement letters, and maintain electronic files.

Qualifications

• Two years of related legal support experience preferred.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, and written communication.
• Strong attention to document details (names, dates, amounts).
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Organize tax correspondence and prepare submission materials.
• Manage attorney calendars and deadlines.
• Support time entry, prebill reviews, and matter intake.
• Prepare agreements, engagement letters, and presentations.
• Maintain electronic matter files with proper version control.
• Communicate with clients, accountants, outside counsel.
• Complete court e-filings as needed and track confirmations.

Skills

Legal document support

Calendar management

Attorney support

Client communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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