Paralegal-Senior

McGuireWoods LLP; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote option

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond is seeking a Paralegal to join our Public Finance practice. This role supports multiple public finance transactions, manages deadlines, drafts documents, and coordinates logistics with clients and third parties.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced environment. The position offers a hybrid remote option and opportunities to work closely with attorneys and clients on complex closings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication for coordinating with court staff.
• Experience with public/private financing, closing procedures and UCC.
• Interest in AI tools such as Harvey and Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of public finance transactions, including managing deadlines, drafting, and coordinating transaction logistics
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions at varying stages, from preliminary work through post-closing
• Assemble closing packages, coordinate signature pages, and facilitate timely closings with clients and external parties
• Compile closing binders and handle post-closing filings, including IRS submissions
• Maintain deal calendars and docketing systems to track critical deadlines
• Utilize deal management software, e-signature platforms, and AI tools to support workflow efficiency
• Serve as a point of contact for attorneys, clients and third parties on transaction logistics

Skills

Paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Client coordination

AI technology interest

Tools

E-signature platforms

Deal management software

Harvey

Copilot

Job description

Overview

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join our Public Finance practice in our Richmond office. This dynamic, deadline-driven team requires a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable engaging directly with clients and external parties on a regular basis. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and task-driven, with a collaborative spirit and a desire to work within a team setting.

Overview

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join our Public Finance practice in our Richmond office. This dynamic, deadline-driven team requires a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable engaging directly with clients and external parties on a regular basis. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and task-driven, with a collaborative spirit and a desire to work within a team setting. McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of public finance transactions, including managing deadlines, drafting, and coordinating transaction logistics
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions at varying stages, from preliminary work through post-closing
• Assemble closing packages, coordinate signature pages, and facilitate timely closings with clients and external parties
• Compile closing binders and handle post-closing filings, including IRS submissions
• Maintain deal calendars and docketing systems to track critical deadlines
• Utilize deal management software, e-signature platforms, and AI tools to support workflow efficiency
• Serve as a point of contact for attorneys, clients and third parties on transaction logistics

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience
• Demonstrated organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills, with a proven ability to operate as a self-starter and exercise ownership over caseloads
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills, with the confidence to actively interface and coordinate with court clerks, vendors, and other staff members
• Experience working with public/private financing, closing procedures, and UCC (both preparation/filing of forms & lien searching) preferred.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.