Senior Paralegal, Tax

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

. Monitor tax legislation, including tracking tax bills and releases of new regulations .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax legislation monitoring, IRS form preparation, and legal research while maintaining strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient in collaborating with attorneys and managing a varied workload effectively.

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Tax Legislation MonitoringIRS Form PreparationLegal ResearchCollaboration with AttorneysStrong Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

IRS Forms SS-4IRS Forms 8832IRS Forms W-9IRS Forms W-8IRS Forms 2848FIRPTA CertificatesSection 83(b) Elections501(c)(3) ApplicationsCite CheckingShepardizing Legal Authorities

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsTeamworkPositive AttitudeExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS OutlookLexisWestlawCheckpointVitalLaw

Industry Keywords

Employer Identification NumbersLegal AuthoritiesConfidentialityTax DepartmentLegal Searches

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor tax legislation, including tracking tax bills and releases of new regulations
Prepare and file 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 Lexis, Westlaw, Checkpoint and VitalLaw
Obtain legal authorities cited in opinions and other documents
Cite check and shepardize legal authorities and prepare binders
Assist lawyers and the Practice Support Lawyer in the Tax Department with legal research, IRS form preparation and monitoring new tax developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record is required
Minimum 5 years’ related experience preferred
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid work arrangement