Paralegal

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

The Paralegal prepares first drafts of legal documents in connection with a State or local government entity's (an "Issuer") issuance of municipal bonds, notes or other debt obligations and submits drafts to attorneys for review. This role coordinates closings with clients, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and other parties in a working group. Substantive practice area knowledge can be learned while on the job, and the ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail oriented individual with the ability to multi-task.

The role will require presence in the Dallas office from time to time pursuant to the firm's hybrid work policy. Overtime and flexibility in schedule will be required from time to time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate various activities involved with the authorization and sale of an Issuer's bonds, closings, and elections
• Coordinate document preparation, review and execution, keep attorneys apprised of deadlines and issues that arise during the course of a transaction
• Assist attorney with drafting documents for tax-exempt bond financings
• Prepare and organize necessary legal and closing documents for closings, filing and other administrative duties, as assigned
• Coordinate and manage submissions to the Texas Attorney General
• Prepare and assemble both paper and electronic transcripts
• Maintain physical and electronic files
• Prepare original files for offsite storage
• Prepare monthly reports
• Complete projects and tasks as assigned by supervising attorneys or senior paralegals and delegate work to and/or work with project coordinators to efficiently complete projects

Other duties

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Minimum three years of transactional paralegal experience required
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines and provide proactive updates on progress
• Ability to apply specific rules and procedures
• Strong technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline and a sense of responsibility
• Must be a self-starter, organized and efficient with excellent communication skills
• Strong grammar and spelling accuracy essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and ability to prioritize
• Ability to interact well with clients, department leadership and support staff

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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