Tax Legal Assistant — On-Site, NYC Support & Submissions

Kingfisher Recruiting; 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 long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is recruiting for a Tax Legal Assistant to support its tax attorneys in Manhattan. This full-time, on-site position involves document preparation, attorney scheduling, client communication, and comprehensive administrative support for tax matters.

Responsibilities include organizing tax-related correspondence, managing attorney calendars, time entry support, drafting and proofreading agreements, maintaining iManage files, and coordinating with clients and outside counsel.

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 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.

Skills

Legal support experience

MS Office

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Time management

Client service

Discretion

iManage

Tools

iManage

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is recruiting for a Tax Legal Assistant to support its tax attorneys in Manhattan. This full-time, on-site position involves document preparation, attorney scheduling, client communication, and comprehensive administrative support for tax matters.

Responsibilities include organizing tax-related correspondence, managing attorney calendars, time entry support, drafting and proofreading agreements, maintaining iManage files, and coordinating with clients and outside counsel.