Legal Assistant (Tax)

Job Description

Kirton McConkie has an exciting employment opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to work in the Tax section in its Lehi, Utah office. The ideal candidate will have a positive "can-do" attitude to meet the needs of high-level clients and attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Format and construct various pleadings, correspondence and other legal documents;
• Manage correspondence between attorney and clients;
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic files;
• Oversight of individual client preferences, client accounts, and requests;
• Maintain attorney calendar;
• Provide proactive and advanced legal support; and
• Other tasks as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court requirements and procedures;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to meet required deadlines, multi-task, prioritize, organize, and work calmly under pressure;
• High attention to detail, be proactive, and self-motivated;
• Ability to both follow instructions, and to think and work independently;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Professional appearance and attitude;
• Two years of tax and transactional experience preferred; and
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
  
  

Compensation is competitive and the firm offers an excellent employee benefits package. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.