Legal Support Specialist (Tax)
About The Position
We are seeking to hire a Legal Support Specialist to support the SV office Tax Section. The Legal Support Specialist will play a vital role in supporting attorneys and legal professionals in their day-to-day tasks. They will also work closely with the paralegals and Legal Practice Coordinators as it pertains to preparing documents, conducting research, and assisting with administrative duties. The Legal Support Specialist role will be expected to bill for client billable work as directed. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing expense reports, check requests, new business memos, prepare engagement letters, mailing and binders, calendar entry, editing pre-bills, maintaining electronic files, assisting with travel arrangements, and scheduling meetings. In addition, the candidate will assist the attorneys with document production, compiling documents, preparing binders; quality checking to ensure materials are collated properly. Organize physical and electronic files, creating hyperlinks, electronic filings and other duties as may be assigned. Track deadlines for tax filings, compliance requirements, and court dates. Assist with the preparation of tax forms, filings, and supporting documents.
Requirements
- strong interest in the legal profession
- proficient in MS Office, Excel and Power Point
- strong administrative and interpersonal skills
- ability to handle a high-volume desk with extreme accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
- strong proofreading and solid Excel and computer skills are essential
- positive self-starter
- strong work ethic and professional demeanor
- demonstrates initiative and can successfully multi-task and prioritize to handle the workload at a very fast pace
- minimum of 3 days in the office, remote 2 days with the understanding that this schedule may change as business needs require
- Overtime flexibility is required
- team player
- ability to adapt to changing technologies and procedures
- BA/BS degree required
Nice To Haves
- Notary Public, a plus
Responsibilities
- preparing expense reports
- check requests
- new business memos
- prepare engagement letters
- mailing and binders
- calendar entry
- editing pre-bills
- maintaining electronic files
- assisting with travel arrangements
- scheduling meetings
- assisting the attorneys with document production
- compiling documents
- preparing binders
- quality checking to ensure materials are collated properly
- organize physical and electronic files
- creating hyperlinks
- electronic filings
- track deadlines for tax filings, compliance requirements, and court dates
- assist with the preparation of tax forms, filings, and supporting documents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
