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.