Tax Legal Assistant

Acloché; 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

Acloché is assisting a trusted law firm in Manhattan by recruiting a Tax Legal Assistant who will support tax attorneys with document preparation, scheduling, and client communications. The role is full-time and on-site in Manhattan.

Ideal candidates bring about two years of legal support experience and strong MS Office skills, with meticulous attention to detail and professional discretion in handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Two years of related legal support experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent proofreading, grammar and written communication.
• Careful attention to document details (names, dates, amounts).
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Organize tax-related correspondence and supporting records; prepare submission materials under attorney direction.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, track deadlines and flag conflicts.
• Support time entry, prebill review, invoicing 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, versions, and retention.
• Communicate with clients, accountants, outside counsel, and internal teams.
• Complete court e-filings as needed and maintain submission confirmations.

Skills

Legal support

MS Office

Proofreading

Communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft 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