Public Finance Paralegal

Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity in the Houston office for a Public Finance Paralegal. Support attorneys on public finance and municipal securities transactions, from initial structuring through closing and post-closing. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of paralegal experience, preferably supporting public finance, municipal finance, securities, or corporate transactions.
• Experience supporting complex transactions, including legal documentation, due diligence, and closings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and prioritize competing demands.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Experience with public finance, municipal securities, securities laws, or tax-exempt financing.
• Experience with legal research, transaction management, document management, electronic filing, or closing platforms.
• Prior experience in a law firm or financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Support public finance and municipal securities transactions from structuring through closing and post-closing.
• Coordinate transaction timelines, due diligence, document collection, checklists, and closing requirements.
• Prepare, organize, and proofread transaction documents, including offering and disclosure documents, financing agreements, resolutions, certificates, and closing materials.
• Conduct legal and factual research and assist with due diligence.
• Coordinate signatures, deliverables, closing sets, and post-closing documentation.
• Maintain accurate matter files, transaction records, databases, and document repositories.
• Prepare working group lists, signature packets, and other transaction materials.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines, communicating proactively with attorneys and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency across public finance matters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Robust mental well-being programs
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Industry leading parental leave benefits
• Health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan)
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K program
• Compensated time off through our Paid Time Off program
• Paid holidays
• Annual discretionary merit bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level