Paralegal, Public Finance

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Public Finance Paralegal in the Houston office.

What will I do: As a Paralegal, you will be an integral member of Orrick's financing team assigned to public finance projects. Although primarily intended to function as a part of our bond counsel role, you can be involved in other roles for which we are hired, such as disclosure counsel, underwriter's counsel and bank counsel.

You will be the primary person in charge of the coordination of the document flow and the activities of the financing team that are to be directed by Orrick, keep track of the financing schedule and coordinate responses by Orrick and other interested parties to the tasks assigned in the schedule. You will facilitate the preparation of Orrick documents by producing initial drafts and maintaining consistency of conventions across documents (definitions, Authorized signatories, naming, numbering and style conventions, etc.). You will and coordinate the schedules of the issuer and other staff members to ensure that procedural requirements of the governing body (i.e. staff reports, agenda packets and deadlines, publications, agenda postings, etc.) are handled smoothly and properly. You will also be responsible for preparing and filing reports to governmental agencies (such as IRS 8038 Tax Returns and the like).

You will get to know the clients and their staff, and be a key resource and focal point for the entire financing team. In many transactions, you will have as much time invested in a transaction as the primary lawyer on the deal.

How will I spend my time? You will spend most of your time on these responsibilities:

All aspects of organizing, coordinating and managing transactions for closings
• Drafting resolutions, opinions and closing documents for attorney review
• Preparing and distributing bonds and transcripts
• Coordinating notices and hearings for public entities
• Conducting due diligence as required
• Participating in business development events and conferences

• Bachelor's degree from accredited four-year institution or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of relevant paralegal experience is required
• Demonstrated organization, strong verbal and written communication skills (business letters, technical writing), plus specific and detailed knowledge and understanding of complex issues and procedures
• Extraordinary computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and any practice related software
• Ability to think dedicatedly and creatively about the use of technology within the Department
• Shown ability to delegate appropriate tasks and offer mentorship to other firm resources. Strong time management skills, and ambition to work in a dynamic, shared environment are essential
• Advanced step placement requires relevant public finance experience
• Strong interpersonal/client-service skills
• Very detail oriented
• Prefer candidates with understanding of public finance transaction structure
• Reliability and flexibility with respect to hours of work to meet transaction demands

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $67,000 and $83,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our [Paid Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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