Public Finance Paralegal: Bond Transactions & Closings

Robinson-Bradshaw-; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Bradshaw is seeking a detail-oriented Public Finance Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys in the Public Finance practice group. The role spans from inception through closing of municipal bond transactions and other public finance matters.

The team typically works in the office daily, requiring in-office presence at least four days per week. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certification, 1–2 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or ABA approved paralegal certification required.
• 1-2 years’ professional work experience preferred, with general corporate law experience favored.
• Experience supporting bond transactions or complex corporate transactions preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal documentation and transactional processes preferred.
• Excellent client-service standards for internal and external clients.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of public finance transactions, including bond issuances, refinancing, and other financing matters.
• Prepare, proofread, format, and revise legal documents, closing documents, and correspondence
• Coordinate due diligence by gathering, organizing, and reviewing transaction-related documents.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical transaction files.
• Prepare signature packets and coordinate execution of closing documents with clients, other counsel, underwriters, financial advisors, trustees, and other transaction participants.
• Track transaction timelines, key milestones, and critical deadlines to ensure timely completion of financing transactions and maintain annual summary of all transactions for reporting and business development purposes.
• Coordinate closing logistics, including scheduling calls, meetings, and document execution.
• Assist with preparing and filing required documents with governmental agencies and regulatory entities, as applicable.
• Conduct legal and factual research related to public finance matters.
• Prepare closing binders and distribute final executed documents to all parties following transaction completion.
• Maintain attorney calendars related to transaction deadlines and closings.
• Coordinate publication of public hearing notices in applicable newspapers and/or on applicable websites.
• Communicate professionally with clients, governmental entities, financial institutions, and outside counsel.
• Assist with billing support, expense reporting, and matter management as requested.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA approved paralegal certification

Paralegal studies background

Tools

iManage

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

PDF editing

Job description

Robinson Bradshaw is seeking a detail-oriented Public Finance Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys in the Public Finance practice group. The role spans from inception through closing of municipal bond transactions and other public finance matters.

The team typically works in the office daily, requiring in-office presence at least four days per week. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certification, 1–2 years of