Senior Paralegal, Tax

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP•New York, NY

10d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Senior Paralegal, Tax assists lawyers and the Practice Support Lawyer in the Tax Department with legal research, IRS form preparation, and monitoring new tax developments. The role supports attorneys across the firm with IRS-related submissions and inquiries, legal research, obtaining legal authorities, and preparing cite-checked materials and binders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.
Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
Punctuality and reliability.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications as needed.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with lawyers and staff, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to proofread typed material for typographical, spelling, and grammatical errors.
Ability to ensure confidentiality of the Firm’s and clients’ documentation and information.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor tax legislation, including tracking tax bills and releases of new regulations.
Prepare and file certain IRS forms, including Forms SS-4, 8832, W-9, W-8, and 2848.
Assist attorneys firm-wide with obtaining employer identification numbers.
Assist attorneys with submissions to the IRS, including FIRPTA Certificates, Section 83(b) elections, and 501(c)(3) applications.
Research the legislative history of IRS Code sections and regulations.
Assist attorneys by contacting the IRS with general questions.
Conduct legal searches across platforms including Lexis, Westlaw, Checkpoint, and VitalLaw to obtain relevant articles or precedents.
Obtain legal authorities cited in opinions and other documents.
Cite-check and Shepardize legal authorities and prepare binders.