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Butler Snow LLP · 4 weeks ago

Public Finance Paralegal (Atlanta or Macon, GA)

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Butler Snow LLP is a fast-moving AM200 law firm seeking an experienced Business Paralegal to join their collaborative team. The role involves supporting attorneys in public finance transactions, managing documentation, and ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

ConsultingLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support attorneys in all phases of public finance and credit market transactions, including preparation, organization, and management of closing documents

Maintain files from the court dockets in iManage

Draft, revise, and file documents related to bond issuances, loan transactions, and tax-exempt financings

Schedule and maintain case calendars

Assist with due diligence, compile issuing authority materials, and maintain transaction checklists

Participate in administrative staff meetings and other meetings as necessary

Coordinate with municipalities, underwriters, financial advisors, corporate clients, and internal teams to ensure timely flow of information

Prepare first drafts of resolutions, certificates, closing binders, and other transactional-related documents

Conduct legal and factual research, including review of public records, property information, and corporate filings

Manage filing and delivery of required disclosures and post-closing documentation

Assist with state and local tax incentive project filings and reporting obligations

Maintain organized electronic matter files and ensure all documentation adheres to firm standards

Track deadlines, monitor project timelines, and provide proactive updates to attorneys

Support ongoing client relationships by ensuring responsive, accurate, and professional communication

Qualification

Public finance transactionsBond transactionsParalegal experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteLegal researchCommunicationDetail-orientedTeam collaborationClient focusInitiative

Required

Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience required

A strong understanding of client industry

Ability to anticipate attorney needs and exercise sound judgment when necessary

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite including excel, word and power point

Experience capturing and recording billable time

High degree of detail and client focus

Experience in working with bond transactions, economic development projects, tax advantaged financing, and related corporate and governmental matters

Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team

Drive and personal initiative

Knowledge of how entities (i.e., corporations, LLCs) are organized and entire process including Secretary of State's Office procedures, etc

Knowledge to utilize resources to search land records and titles, research tax assessor and tax collector websites and other areas related to business law to provide thorough and productive research

Demonstrates understanding of practice group economics (i.e., firm revenue and how paralegals impact revenue)

Preferred

2-4 year degree and/or paralegal certificate from an accredited paralegal program is desired

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision with wellness component

Free Telehealth coverage

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

401K and profit sharing (after completion of eligibility requirements)

Generous Paid Time Off Plus Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Company

Butler Snow LLP

With over 400 attorneys in offices in Albuquerque, Ambler (PA), Atlanta, Austin, Baton Rouge, Bethlehem (PA), Birmingham, Boston, Charleston, Dallas, Denver, Gulfport, Huntsville, Jacksonville, London, Macon, Memphis, Montgomery, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Oxford (MS), Richmond (VA), Ridgeland, Shreveport, Singapore, Washington, DC and Wilmington (NC), Butler Snow is a team of talented legal professionals who share a commitment to serve clients – from Fortune 1000 firms to emerging-technology start-ups.

Founded in 1954

Ridgeland, Mississippi, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.butlersnow.com/

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