Nixon Peabody LLP looking for 3979 – Paralegal – Public Finance at Rochester, NY  Full Time

The Public Finance Paralegal is responsible for providing support and assistance to attorneys in the management, coordination, and administration of all aspects of the practice area within established administrative procedures. A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s the chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead. To share, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps the power of collective thinking.

We’ve created a dynamic, energizing environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer fast growth, connectedness, and training in business as well as law. And our rigorous standards assure you are part of a diverse team of top talent at every turn.

If you’re someone who’s looking toward the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Rochester, NY

• Prepare inducement documents and engagement packages for numerous industrial development agencies, economic development corporations and state financing agencies.
• Prepare drafts of straight lease transaction documents, bond financing and closing documents and arrange for distribution.
• Prepare real estate recording forms necessary to record lease and bond transaction documents.
• Prepare termination documents for lease and bond transactions.
• Proofread and arrange for distribution of marked drafts to working groups for review and comment.
• Organize all closing details including, but not limited to, closing memorandum and preparation and execution of signature pages, organization and printing of all documents including, if applicable, UCC financing statements, bonds, and DTC letter of representations
• Interface with industrial development agencies, economic development corporations, state financing agencies, clients, borrowers, and lenders ad their respective counsels
• Some travel required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

• 4-6 years of paralegal experience. Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interact with internal and external personnel of all levels.
• Attention to detail with the ability to meet varying deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient is some aspects of the practice area.
• Exhibit substantial willingness to learn from senior paralegals.
• Intermediate knowledge of practice support systems, group specific software and other legal support websites.
• Intermediate knowledge of applications and electronic databases typically used within a law firm (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, NetDocuments, County Clerk Websites, Land Max and GIS Websites).

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows: Rochester, NY: $63,551 to $103,232

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

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