The San Francisco office of this mid-size firm is engaged primarily in litigation and general business, although the firm boasts a solid regulatory and administrative law practice and a respectable labor/employment practice. The firm has a strong pro bono commitment; associates receive full billable hour credit for approved pro bono work and, overall, pro bono comprises 3-5% of all work. The billable hour target is 1850 and salaries are approximately 20% below market.
Public Finance Paralegal The candidate will prepare inducement documents and engagement packages for numerous industrial development agencies, economic development corporations, and state financing agencies. Prepare drafts of straight lease transaction documents, bond financing, and closing documents and arrange for distribution. Prepare real estate recording forms necessary to record lease and bond transaction documents. Prepare termination documents for lease and bond transactions. Proofread and arrange for distribution of marked drafts to working groups for review and comment. Organize all closing details including, but not limited to, closing memorandum and preparation and execution of signature pages, organization and printing of all documents including, if applicable, UCC financing statements, bonds, and DTC letter of representations. Interface with industrial development agencies, economic development corporations, state financing agencies, clients, borrowers and lenders, and their respective counsels. Some travel is required. Other projects and responsibilities as attorney and client need to dictate. Should have a Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate or appropriate job-related experience. Must have proficient in MS Windows-based software applications. Must have excellent organizational, communication, analytical and critical thinking skills. Exceptional proofreading, drafting, and communication skills, with computer-assisted legal resources. The ability to work independently and with a team, plan and take initiative to accomplish objectives promptly with minimum supervision.
