Tax Legal Assistant - On-Site NYC with Great Benefits

Red Seal 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保险

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. is seeking a Tax Legal Assistant for a full-time, on-site role in Manhattan to support tax attorneys with document preparation, scheduling, and client communication.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and professional discretion handling confidential information. Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options.

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

Client service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting Ltd. is seeking a Tax Legal Assistant for a full-time, on-site role in Manhattan to support tax attorneys with document preparation, scheduling, and client communication.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and professional discretion handling confidential information. Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $85,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options.