Tax Legal Assistant

Ridgemont Resources, 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 and LT disability insurance

FSAs

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Manhattan seeks a Tax Legal Assistant to support tax attorneys with document preparation, scheduling, and client communications. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and professional client service.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage shifting priorities while meeting deadlines. Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related legal support preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent proofreading and written communication.
• Attention to document details (names, dates, amounts).
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Professional client service and discretion with confidential info.

Responsibilities

• Organize tax-related correspondence and prepare submissions.
• Manage attorney calendars and deadlines.
• Support time entry, prebill review, and matter intake.
• Prepare and proofread engagement letters and presentations.
• Maintain electronic matter files in iManage with version control.
• Communicate with clients, accountants, outside counsel, and teams.
• Complete court e-filings and track confirmations.

Skills

Legal support exp

MS Office

Attention to detail

Written communication

Discretion

Time management

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

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