Tax Paralegal​/Project Coordinator

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Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP is seeking a full-time Tax Paralegal / Project Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem-solving, writing, and working in a fast-paced transactional environment, and who is interested in developing a long-term career within a law firm.

Although the successful candidate will collaborate with attorneys and professional staff across the Firm, the primary office location will be either the Firm’s New York City or Newark, New Jersey office.

Hawkins Delafield advances the public good by helping governmental agencies, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other mission-driven entities responsibly finance the infrastructure and public services on which communities rely every day.

The Firm is nationally recognized for its specialization in government finance. Additional information about the Firm is available at

The Tax Paralegal / Project Coordinator works closely with the Firm’s tax attorneys throughout the full lifecycle of financing transactions. This role combines substantive legal support with project coordination responsibilities and involves regular interaction with clients and other transaction participants. A polished, professional demeanor and strong communication skills are essential.

• Transaction Support
• Conduct project due diligence in connection with financing transactions
• Draft certificates and other transaction-related documents
• Attend meetings and participate in conference calls
• Assemble and organize transaction documentation
• Assist attorneys with all aspects of transaction closings

• Manage project timelines and monitor key deadlines
• Maintain and update document tracking systems
• Coordinate meetings and prepare related materials
• Draft client memoranda and newsletters

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials, or commensurate professional experience
• Prior experience in public finance is preferred, but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about learning
• Willingness to work additional hours as necessary to meet transactional demands
• This position is an integral part of the Firm’s Tax Practice Group. The successful candidate must demonstrate sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and meticulous attention to detail.

The anticipated starting base salary range for this full-time role is $60,000 to $90,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend upon several factors, including relevant experience, job-related skills, and qualifications.

Hawkins is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity is vital to the firm’s ability to provide our clients with the highest level of service. The firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender and gender identity, veteran's status or any other legally protected status.

This policy pertains to every aspect of an individual's relationship with the firm, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.