Tax Legal Assistant - On-Site in Manhattan

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Unknown Law Firm in Manhattan seeks a Tax Legal Assistant to support its tax attorneys. This full-time, on-site role handles legal document prep, scheduling, client communications, and general administrative duties related to tax matters.

The ideal candidate will have around two years of legal support experience and be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook, with strong proofreading and attention to detail. Competitive benefits are offered.

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.

Responsibilities

• Organize tax-related correspondence and records, coordinate signatures, and prepare submission materials under attorney direction.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, track deadlines, and flag conflicts.
• 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 with proper naming, versions, and retention.

Skills

MS Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Unknown Law Firm in Manhattan seeks a Tax Legal Assistant to support its tax attorneys. This full-time, on-site role handles legal document prep, scheduling, client communications, and general administrative duties related to tax matters.

The ideal candidate will have around two years of legal support experience and be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook, with strong proofreading and attention to detail. Competitive benefits are offered.