Practice Support Analyst, Public Finance

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick is seeking a Practice Support Analyst in Public Finance to work with Attorneys, Paralegals, and Executives across the Public Finance Department. The role focuses on reducing administrative burden and delivering high-quality support in a fast-paced legal environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 1–3 years of relevant work, and strong organization, communication, and technology skills. Offices in NY, SF, Houston or Austin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 1–3 years of practical work experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High technology aptitude with MS Office and Adobe proficiency.
• Some research and database skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to implement best practices and process enhancements
• Edit and revise transaction documents based on project manager and attorney requests
• Assist with preparation and filing of reports to governmental agencies
• Generate signature pages and track execution status
• Assemble and upload final documents to cloud-based file sharing sites
• Finalize deal transcripts and internal record-keeping
• Assist in opening new matters, time entry and scheduling
• Handle special projects as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive and enthusiastic

Client service

Tech aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Database skills

Job description

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Practice Support Analyst, Public Finance. This position could be based in our San Francisco, New York, Houston or Austin offices.

As a Practice Support Analyst, you will work closely with the Attorneys, Paralegals and Executive Assistants within the Public Finance Department. Your objective is to reduce administrative burden for the department and provide the highest quality administrative support possible. We are looking for enthusiastic team members with strong technological skills who are committed to delivering service at the highest level every single day.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to implement best practices and process enhancements


• Edit and revise transaction documents based on project manager and attorney requests.


• Assist with the preparation and filing of reports to governmental agencies, such as IRS tax documents, state debt issuance filings and other statutorily required filings.


• Generate signature pages and assist with distributing, tracking execution status, and compiling completed signature pages.


• Assemble and upload final documents to cloud based file sharing sites.


• Clean up and document processing after transaction closings.


• Finalize deal transcripts and internal record-keeping.


• Assist in the opening of new matters, time entry and scheduling


• Special projects, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required


• One to three years of practical work experience preferred


• Excellent attention to detail


• The ability to juggle multiple assignments


• Excellent time management and organizational skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to provide consistent, high quality, client-ready output, with minimal supervision


• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to client service and teamwork


• High technology aptitude and excellent computer skills in the full MS Office suite and Adobe


• Some research and database skills

Who 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. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

The expected salary range for this position is:

• New York City or San Francisco $55,000 - $75,000


• Houston $46,000 - $68,000


• Austin $50,000 - $60,000

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; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program and paid holidays.

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.