Public Finance Paralegal

Are you interested in joining a collaborative team at a fast-moving AM200 law firm that offers a small firm atmosphere? Would you like to work with professionals dedicated to delivering top-quality representation for clients? Are you seeking an office environment where your contributions are valued and appreciated? Butler Snow LLP is currently seeking an experienced Business Paralegal to join our team. Take your career to new horizons and come work with us

What you would do:

• 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.

What you bring:

• Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience required

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

• 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)

What you gain:

• A phenomenal team in an extraordinary firm

• Ability to grow professionally and personally

• Excellent 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

• In-house training and development

If you like to learn new skills, take initiative, and solve problems and do not wait to be asked, this may be the role for you.

Butler Snow is a values-driven organization with a strong sense of community. We are actively involved in community projects in our 25 plus offices throughout the United States through the Butler Snow Foundation. At Butler Snow, we believe inclusion is a key driver of innovation and creativity. We have long been committed to fostering, maintaining, and celebrating an environment where creative solutions and new ideas are welcomed. We believe our diverse workforce contributes to our competitive advantage.

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