Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal (Tax)

Industry: Legal

Location (City, State): Rockville, MD

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $31.25 – $38.50/hour

Work Schedule: Full-time; onsite Monday–Friday with potential for 1 remote day after training

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established, full-service law firm to identify a Tax Paralegal for their growing team. Our client supports individuals and organizations across a variety of legal matters and is recognized for delivering practical, client-focused solutions. Their collaborative environment emphasizes responsiveness, professionalism, and high-quality service.

Job Description:

The Tax Paralegal will play a key role in supporting attorneys on complex tax-related matters. This position involves working with financial data, assisting in case preparation, and contributing to both compliance and dispute-related work. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and can quickly step in to support an active workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret financial records to assist with case strategy and documentation
• Prepare financial summaries, reports, and supporting documentation for legal matters
• Assist with tax-related casework, including audits and dispute resolution support
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and timely updates
• Coordinate with clients and third parties to gather necessary financial information
• Support financial analysis efforts, including tracing and forensic review projects
• Monitor deadlines and help ensure timely completion of filings and documentation

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience within tax law, accounting, or a related field
• Exposure to financial analysis, tax documentation, or litigation support
• Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Accounting, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field preferred
• Enrolled Agent (EA) certification or willingness to obtain within the first year is a plus

Additional Details:

• Pay Rate: $30/hour (conversion range $31.25 – $38.50/hour)
• Bill Rate: $55/hour
• Start Date: ASAP
• Interview Process: Phone screen followed by onsite interviews
• Team Size: ~11 team members
• Company Size: 100 employees
• Schedule: 40 hours/week, overtime with approval

Perks:

• Opportunity to join a collaborative and highly active legal team
• Exposure to complex tax and financial matters
• Clear path to permanent employment
• Professional development support, including certification reimbursement
• Stable and growing organization with long-tenured team members

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.