Tax Legal Assistant

Job Juncture; 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

Job Juncture is assisting a respected law firm in Manhattan to hire a Tax Legal Assistant for a full-time, on-site role supporting tax attorneys. You will handle document prep, scheduling, and client communications to keep matters moving smoothly.

The position requires meticulous proofreading, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Compensation includes comprehensive benefits and a salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Related legal support experience preferred, ideally around two years.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent proofreading, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Careful attention to document details (names, dates, amounts, attachments).
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Organize tax-related correspondence and records with signatures.
• Prepare submission materials under attorney direction.
• Manage attorney calendars and track deadlines.
• Support time entry, prebill review, and expense reports.
• Prepare and format engagement letters, agreements, and presentations.
• Maintain electronic matter files in iManage with version control.
• Communicate with clients, accountants, and internal teams.
• Complete court e-filings and confirm submissions.

Skills

Proofreading

Written communication

Attention to detail

Legal support experience

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.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and bonus opportunities.