Paralegal jobs in Rochester, NY

Department: Corporate

Location: Rochester, NY

Classification: Nonexempt

Job type: Full-time, M-F, 8 AM- 5 PM

Company Overview:

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is a leading full-service law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Headquarters are located in Rochester, NY with additional offices located in Albany and Buffalo, NY.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. We encourage open communication, teamwork, and professional growth. Our firm promotes a healthy work-life balance and supports the well-being of our employees.

Summary:

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Tax Paralegal to support our tax attorneys. This full-time position is 100% in the Rochester, NY office. This role involves conducting legal research, preparing and filing documents, and communicating with clients and tax authorities as directed by the supervising tax attorney.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·    Assisting tax attorneys in preparing for hearings and meetings.

·    Conducting research on tax laws, regulations, rulings, and case precedents.

·    Preparing legal documents, such as tax election forms or award agreements.

·    Communicating with clients to gather information and keep them informed about the status of their cases.

·    Assisting with transaction and organizational structure diagrams.

Qualifications:

·    Bachelor’s Degree and related paralegal certificate preferred.

·    Candidates possessing business paralegal and/or an accounting degree or relevant accounting experience will receive strong consideration.

·    Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

·    Proficiency in legal research software and MS Office.

·    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

·    Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This is a snapshot of the core functions and responsibilities. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. The compensation range for this position is $55,000- $65,000 annually, representing our good faith and reasonable estimate of the potential compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, skill set, and office location.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind—in the hiring process or in the workplace. We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.