Tax Paralegal - US firm

A prestigious US law firm in London is seeking a talented Tax Paralegal to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong mathematical and Excel skills and a solid understanding of core tax-related concepts and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Tax Practice team to support specialised tasks and projects.
• Provide assistance with case preparation, document production, depositions, hearings, client meetings, transactional closings, and other practice-specific needs.
• Support internal initiatives tailored to the Tax Practice Area, contributing to the development and refinement of practice processes.
• Retrieve critical materials, including case law, statutes, regulatory rules, and company filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct thorough research using legal and non-legal tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and other tax-specific platforms), delivering clear and actionable insights to lawyers.
• Utilise market-based and rules-based research to enhance case strategy and ensure compliance with current regulations.
• Perform detailed legal research to support a variety of client and practice-specific needs.

About You:

• Strong proficiency in mathematics and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of tax-related principles, concepts, and procedures.
• Experience with legal research tools and databases such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and PACER.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a proactive and team-oriented mindset.

The successful Paralegal will join a world-class Tax team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile matters in a supportive, collaborative, and globally respected legal environment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply today to be considered!

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