Tax Legal Assistant: Elevate Tax Team Support

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our Tax team in the New York office. The role focuses on preparing and finalizing documents, managing attorney calendars, and coordinating tax-related materials while maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of relevant experience, strong English communication, and proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a professional environment with client interaction and firm procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience with related legal work preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficient command of English grammar and written communications.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and handle workplace stress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, revise, proofread, and finalize letters, agreements, presentations and other documents.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines and milestones.
• Organize tax-related correspondence and supporting records; coordinate document collection and signatures.
• Communicate professionally with clients, accountants, opposing counsel, and firm personnel.
• E-file court pleadings and filings as needed.
• Assist with time-entry, prebills, invoices, expenses, and new-matter intake.
• Maintain organized matter files in the firm’s document system with proper naming conventions.

Skills

Legal experience

Attention to detail

Written communications

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to support our Tax team in the New York office. The role focuses on preparing and finalizing documents, managing attorney calendars, and coordinating tax-related materials while maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of relevant experience, strong English communication, and proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a professional environment with client interaction and firm procedures.