Paralegal - Tax (Business Services)

Your Future At Higgs

Job title

Paralegal

Career Stage

Level 1

Department

Business Services - Tax

Our Purpose

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

Our Commitment to Our People

We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.

Our Core Values

Higgs core values are “CLEAR” – Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

Role Purpose

As a Tax Paralegal, you will provide vital support to our Tax team, ensuring the smooth handling of cases and efficient delivery of client services.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management

• Assisting in the preparation of tax advice for corporate and private clients.
• Managing and maintaining client files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assisting with the drafting of legal documents, correspondence, and reports.

Research and Analysis

• Conducting legal and factual research on tax legislation, case law, and regulatory developments.
• Supporting the team in providing detailed, up-to-date advice on tax planning and compliance.

Administrative Support

• Coordinating with clients and other departments to gather necessary documentation and information.
• Assisting with billing, time recording, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Client Engagement

• Supporting fee earners in delivering high-quality service to clients.
• Ensuring prompt responses to client queries and managing communication efficiently.

Project Work

• Assisting on transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and real estate deals, by providing tax-related support.
• Working on tax disclosure statements and compliance documentation.

Person Specification

The criteria below will be assessed via application (A), interview (I) or both (A/I).

Essential Criteria

• Acts with integrity and discretion, recognising the importance of confidentiality when managing personal, client, or firm information (A/I)
• Ability to accurately record, organise, and maintain client and matter information using appropriate systems, ensuring information is accessible, secure, and supports the team efficiency (A/I)
• Communicates with clarity, sharing ideas appropriately, listening actively, and contributing to discussions that support effective decision-making and continuous improvement. (A/I)
• Experience in taking ownership of tasks with responsible time management, attention to detail and professional responsibility. (A/I)
• Brings a positive attitude and proactive approach to your role, helping to foster a respectful and inclusive workplace. (A/I)

Desirable Criteria

• Able to demonstrate awareness of our purpose and how the role contributes to wider goals. (I)
• May have experience working in a professional or client facing environment. (A)

Technical Knowledge

• Proficient in using Microsoft 365 applications to organise tasks, manage time effectively and support collaborative working (essential). (A/I)

What We Offer You

We offer more than just a job. Our benefits reflect our commitment to your development, wellbeing and work-life balance. Click here to discover more.

Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.

We also encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.

Equal Opportunities

Higgs LLP is proud to be a signatory of The Law Society’s Diversity, Inclusion Charter and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. These commitments reflect our dedication to building a workplace that is inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt into the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

We are also committed to ensuring that all applicants can fully participate in the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by contacting us at recruitment@higgsllp.co.uk

We recognise that inclusion is an ongoing journey, and we regularly review and publish our diversity data, which can be accessed here.

People Driven. Legal Excellence.