Paralegal, Public Finance

Overview

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Public Finance Paralegal in the San Francisco office.

What Will I do: Working under the supervision of attorneys, the Paralegal will support the delivery of quality legal services to clients by performing tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, strong written and oral communication skills and computer proficiency. The Paralegal will be primarily responsible for the coordination of the document flow and activities of the financing team that are to be directed by Orrick in the area of Public Finance.

Responsibilities include facilitating a wide array of tasks, including preparation of initial document drafts, facilitating review of and coordinating responses from Orrick to third‑party documents, coordinating issuer approvals, filing forms and taking on the management of the transaction mechanics so that attorneys can focus on major legal issues, negotiation of business terms, financing strategy and business development.

• Preparing and tracking financing schedules.
• Assisting to maintain consistency of conventions across documents, such as key structuring components, defined terms, authorized signatories, formatting and styles.
• Coordinating transaction closing schedules, ensuring that signatories are in place and available at the proper times, and ensuring that transaction documents are finalized in preparation for closing.
• Assisting with the preparation and filing of reports to governmental agencies (such as IRS tax documents, state debt issuance filings and other statutorily required filings.
• Basic research and reviewing statutory and administrative procedures.
• Facilitating the review of borrower organizational and project specific due diligence documentation and transaction materials.
• Assisting with drafting and fact‑checking issuer and borrower securities disclosure and bond sale materials.

The Paralegal is expected, once assigned to a transaction, to stay with it from beginning to end. In the case of clients who engage in multiple transactions, the Paralegal may be assigned to all transactions of that client in the future, necessating that the Paralegal get to know clients and their staff, and be a key resource and focal point for the entire financing team.

In many transactions, the Paralegal will have as much time invested as the primary attorney on the deal.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four‑year institution or equivalent work experience
• At least two years of paralegal or relevant experience is required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Extremely detail oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy in a Windows/Office environment
• Willingness to learn and use AI in connection with the performance of appropriate tasks
• Transactional experience/background
• Strong interpersonal and client‑service skills
• Ability to think proactively and creatively
• Aptitude to develop specific and detailed knowledge and understanding of complex issues and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Reliability and flexibility with respect to hours of work to meet transaction demands
• Ability to travel periodically
• General familiarity with title and recording documents preferred but not required

California Requirements: In the California offices, paralegals must meet the qualifications, including compliance with the continuing education requirements, as set forth in the California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450 et seq.

Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors:
Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & Health Tech. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets. We are recognized globally for delivering the highest‑quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

The expected salary range for this position is between $58,000 - $83,500.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package…