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About the Role
The Senior Paralegal, Tax assists lawyers and the Practice Support Lawyer in the Tax Department with tasks such as legal research, IRS form preparation and monitoring new tax developments.
Responsibilities
- Monitor tax legislation including tracking of tax bills and releases of new regulations
- Preparation and filing of 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 legislative history of IRS Code sections and regulations
- Assist attorneys by contacting the IRS with general questions
- Conduct legal searches across various 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 preparation of binders
Requirements
- Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
- Must be punctual and reliable
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applications as needed
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able 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
- Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm’s and clients’ documentation and information
Skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Outlook
- Legal Research
- IRS Form Preparation
- Tax Legislation Monitoring
- Legal Searches
- Cite Checking
- Shepardizing
- Proofreading
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years’ related experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record is required
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000 - $140,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the Company
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board.
- Clients rely on Davis Polk for their most challenging legal and business matters.
- The firm has offices in key financial centers and political capitals.
- Over 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions.