Saul Ewing LLP · 3 months ago
Public Finance Paralegal
PHILADELPHIA, 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expSaul Ewing LLP is a law firm seeking a Public Finance Paralegal to support their Public Finance Practice Group. The role involves drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, managing transaction closings, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents
Review and prepare initial drafts of bond resolutions, offering statements, and closing documents; and prepare and circulate document distributions
Conduct legal research relevant to public finance and municipal securities, including state and municipal law
Gather, review, and organize due diligence materials for public finance transactions
Coordinate and manage transaction closings; prepare, organize and collect signature packages; assemble final closing documents; and prepare closing binders
Assist with compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to public finance
Prepare state and federal tax and UCC filing documents for public finance transactions
Maintain organized files and databases of transaction documents and correspondence
Communicate with clients, underwriters, and other parties to gather information and provide updates on transaction progress
Qualification
Required
Under the supervision of three or more attorneys, the paralegal will perform a variety of legal duties for the Public Finance Practice Group
The work performed requires knowledge of basic legal concepts, principles, terminology and practices, use of legal reference materials, and law office procedures
Skills required include the ability to reason logically, analyze situations, be proactive, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, draft documents, and obtain and report information received through research and investigation
Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents
Review and prepare initial drafts of bond resolutions, offering statements, and closing documents; and prepare and circulate document distributions
Conduct legal research relevant to public finance and municipal securities, including state and municipal law
Gather, review, and organize due diligence materials for public finance transactions
Coordinate and manage transaction closings; prepare, organize and collect signature packages; assemble final closing documents; and prepare closing binders
Assist with compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to public finance
Prepare state and federal tax and UCC filing documents for public finance transactions
Maintain organized files and databases of transaction documents and correspondence
Communicate with clients, underwriters, and other parties to gather information and provide updates on transaction progress
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in legal research tools and methodologies
Competency in using legal software including document management system
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Exceptional organizational and proofreading skills
Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and PowerPoint
Exhibit professionalism with attorneys, clients, firm management and peers
Must be flexible with the ability to adapt easily to a fast-paced working environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and good judgment
Must be available to work overtime including evenings and weekends, as necessary, particularly during times of large transaction volume
Bachelor's degree/completion of a post-secondary program with legal focus (a plus)
State-approved accredited Paralegal certification (a plus)
5 years of relevant Paralegal work experience in the area of public finance transactions, municipal bonds, and relevant legal regulations
Preferred
Experience working on debt statements, borrowing base certificates and other filings on the transactions issued under the Pennsylvania Local Government Unit Debt Act (LGUDA) (a plus)
Company
Saul Ewing LLP
Inspired People.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-09-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Jason M. St. John
Managing Partner
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