Tax Legal Assistant

Ashton North LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life and long-term disability

flexible spending accounts

401(k)

paid time off

paid holidays

bonus opportunities

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in Manhattan, New York, is seeking a Tax Legal Assistant to join our established law firm for a full-time, on-site role. You will support tax attorneys with document prep, scheduling, client communications, and general administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates will have around two years of related legal support experience and strong MS Office skills. This position offers on-site work in Manhattan with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Related legal support experience preferred, around two years.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent proofreading and written communication.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Organize tax-related correspondence and records.
• Manage attorney calendars and deadlines.
• Support time entry, prebill review, and invoicing.
• Prepare agreements, engagement letters, and presentations.
• Maintain electronic matter files in iManage.
• Coordinate client and external communications.
• Assist with court filings as needed.

Skills

Legal support

Microsoft Office

Proofreading

Communication skills

Tools

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