Legal Support Specialist – Tax

About the role

We are looking for a Legal Support Specialist to join our Tax Section in Palo Alto. The role provides essential assistance to attorneys, paralegals, and legal practice coordinators, handling document preparation, research, and administrative tasks while ensuring accurate billing for client work.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare expense reports, check requests, new business memos, and engagement letters.
• Manage mailing, binder creation, calendar entries, and pre‑bill editing.
• Maintain electronic and physical files, create hyperlinks, and handle electronic filings.
• Assist attorneys with document production, compilation, quality checking, and binder preparation.
• Track deadlines for tax filings, compliance requirements, and court dates.
• Support travel arrangements and schedule meetings.

Required profile

• Strong interest in the legal profession and a BA/BS degree.
• Excellent attention to detail, proofreading ability, and high‑volume desk accuracy.
• Positive self‑starter with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Willingness to work at least four days onsite with one remote day and flexibility for overtime.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $65,000‑$75,000 per year.
• Equal opportunity employment and accommodations for applicants with disabilities.