Paralegal, Public Finance

OverviewOrrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Public Finance Paralegal based out of the Portland or Seattle 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 coordinate the schedules of the issuer and other staff members to ensure that procedural requirements of the governing body (i.e. review of and assistance with submission of staff reports, agenda packets and deadlines, publications, coordinating meetings, etc.) are handled smoothly and properly. You will also be responsible for preparing and filing reports to governmental agencies (such as IRS 8038 Tax Forms 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. In the case of clients who engage in multiple transactions, the Paralegal may be assigned to all transactions of that client in the future, necessitating that the Paralegal get to know clients and their staff, and be a key resource and focal point for the entire financing team.How will I spend my time? You will spend most of your time on these responsibilities:ResponsibilitiesAll aspects of organizing, coordinating and managing transactions for closingsDrafting resolutions, opinions and closing documents for attorney reviewPreparing and distributing bonds and transcriptsEnsuring that all signatures have been received and transaction documents are finalized in preparation for closingCoordinating notices and hearings for public entitiesConducting due diligence as requiredParticipating in business development events and conferencesQualificationsBachelor's degree from accredited four-year institution or equivalent experience.Transactional experience/backgroundDemonstrated organization, strong verbal and written communication skills (business letters, technical writing), plus specific and detailed knowledge and understanding of complex issues and proceduresAbility to work under pressure in a dynamic environmentExtraordinary computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and any practice related softwareAbility to think dedicatedly and creatively about the use of technology within the DepartmentShown 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 essentialAdvanced step placement requires relevant public finance experienceStrong interpersonal/client-service skillsVery detail orientedPrefer candidates with understanding of public finance transaction structureReliability and flexibility with respect to hours of work to meet transaction demandsWho is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. W

Created: 2025-11-03