Public Finance Project Coordinator - Complex Transactions

barnes; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Minneapolis seeks a highly organized Project Coordinator to support its Public Finance team. You will manage timelines, organize documents, track deliverables, and coordinate closing processes in a fast-paced transactional setting.

Ideal candidates have experience coordinating complex matters, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with attorneys and staff. This role offers growth within a nationally recognized public finance practice.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in project coordination, legal support, transactional practice support, finance, banking, or another professional services environment preferred.
• Experience supporting complex, document-intensive matters or transactions strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with attorneys, professional staff, clients, and outside parties.
• Sound judgment, strong follow-through, and the ability to work independently.
• Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys, paralegals, and deal teams on public finance transactions and related matters.
• Assemble, organize, and track transaction documents, closing checklists, transcripts, and related materials.
• Monitor deadlines and outstanding items and follow up with internal and external parties as needed.
• Assist with closing and post-closing processes, including maintaining organized transaction records.
• Assist with document review, compilation, and detailed tracking of large volumes of information.
• Help maintain consistent workflows, organizational systems, and support processes within the practice.
• Leverage AI tools to support project management, document drafting, workflow organization, and transaction coordination across public finance matters.
• Take on increasing responsibility as familiarity with the practice and its work grows.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Judgment

Proactive problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Minneapolis seeks a highly organized Project Coordinator to support its Public Finance team. You will manage timelines, organize documents, track deliverables, and coordinate closing processes in a fast-paced transactional setting.

Ideal candidates have experience coordinating complex matters, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with attorneys and staff. This role offers growth within a nationally recognized public finance practice.