Description
At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are searching for an experienced Paralegal to join our team. You will work independently to provide support to the lawyers in the Public Finance / Bond team.
We are seeking a self-starter who is able to work well in a team environment as well as independently. This role is expected to be a substantive contributor to the practice and must ensure that client service and client satisfaction are attained in all areas.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
On any given day, you will:
- Draft documents including resolutions, contracts, leases, deeds, trust indentures, bond certificates, agreements, opinions, and other legal documents relating to bond issuance, ensuring all steps are completed and deadlines met
- Regularly communicate with clients and other participants in the bond transaction to coordinate document review
- Assist attorneys and paralegals in research, drafting, and revision of bond issue documents
- Prepare applications and submissions for governmental consents and approvals of the transaction
- Review drafts of all documents for consistent use of defined terms and accuracy of cross references
- Prepare, obtain, and organize required closing certificates and legal documents for pre-closing
- Assemble documents for signature and coordinate for their execution
- Assist with file organization
- Maintain a tickler file for UCC and IRS filings and monitor compliance
YOU HAVE:
- 3+ years of experience as a paralegal
- Ability to visit Atlanta-metro area courts in-person
- PDF document compilation and manipulation experience
- Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel and a willingness to learn the firm's proprietary computer programs
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- College degree or equivalent work experience
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our allied professionals are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.
We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 2.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.
MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:
With more than 900 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.
Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Seyfarth Shaw maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Seyfarth is an EO Employer –M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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This position is based in Atlanta, GA 30309
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