Career opportunity
Tax Legal Assistant
Posted: November 3, 2026
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.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and bonus opportunities.
Apply today for consideration.
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.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and bonus opportunities.
Apply today for consideration.