Tax Legal Assistant

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited

United States, New York, Manhattan

On-site; remote work is not available.

Job type: Full-time
Work model: On-site

About the opportunity
We are seeking a Tax Legal Assistant to support tax attorneys with document preparation, scheduling, client communication, and administrative matters.

Key responsibilities

  • Organize tax correspondence and records; coordinate signatures and submissions.
  • Manage calendars, meetings, deadlines, and competing priorities.
  • Support time entry, prebills, invoice revisions, expenses, and matter intake.
  • Prepare and proofread agreements, engagement letters, correspondence, and presentations.
  • Maintain iManage matter files, naming conventions, version control, and retention.
  • Coordinate with clients, accountants, outside counsel, and internal teams.
  • Complete court e-filings when needed and retain confirmations.

Qualifications

  • Legal support experience preferred, ideally around two years.
  • Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
  • Excellent grammar, proofreading, and written communication skills.
  • Careful review of names, dates, amounts, and attachments.
  • Ability to prioritize deadlines and seek attorney guidance appropriately.
  • Professional client service and discretion with confidential information.

Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and long-term disability insurance; FSA and 401(k); PTO, holidays, and bonus opportunities.