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Job Description
Our Austin, Texas office has an immediate need for a Public Finance Paralegal. The ideal candidate is a diligent self-starter with two to three years’ experience working in a legal or corporate environment, experience with financing transactions preferred. This position supports various attorneys within the Firm’s Public Finance department. This individual is responsible for assisting attorneys and managing all aspects of public finance transactions.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate document preparation, review, and execution, keep attorneys apprised of deadlines and issues that arise during the course of a transaction
- Assist attorney with drafting lengthy and complex documents for bond financings
- Coordinate with all working group members to ensure all deadlines are met
- Coordinate transcript submissions with the Texas Attorney General’s Office
- Manage closing checklists and prepare and organize necessary closing documents
- Organize and complete transaction transcripts in both electronic and paper format
- Prepare quarterly reports
- Assist with preparation of document packages for local government matters
- Assist with special projects
- Filing and other administrative duties, as assigned
Other dutiesPlease note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or a related field
- Strong grammar and spelling accuracy essential
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Outstanding organization, time-management skills and ability to prioritize
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Ability to interact well with clients, support staff, and department leadership
- Flexibility in work schedule a necessity
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Adobe Acrobat
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusWhere permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Austin, TX 78701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you agreeable to our hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote?
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Legal or Corporate: 3 years (Preferred)
- Public Finance: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
