Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a paralegal to support our nationally-recognized public finance lawyers who represent state and local governments and authorities, nonprofit organizations, investment banks, and banking institutions in virtually every type of municipal bond transaction. The successful candidate will be located in our Philadelphia PA office and will undertake a range of tasks and responsibilities that include: preparation of documentation for closings including, organizing proofreading and assembling documents; conducting due-diligence; drafting bond documents, disclosure documents, closing certificates and opinions; coordinating closing logistics; preparing and filing of UCC Financing Statements; researching industry databases and applicable law.

Required Skills

We are seeking someone who is energetic, detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and understands the cycle of a transaction. Candidates considered will be proactive self-starters with demonstrated experience maintaining high quality work products in a fast-paced environment and within time constraints. Successful candidates will have proven track record in preparing project schedules and monitoring deadlines and deliverables from various project parties.

Required Experience

Strong writing and proofreading skills, oral communication skills, research, organizational and interpersonal skills are essential to be successful in this position. Minimum requirements include a four-year college degree or equivalent experience; demonstrated written and oral communication skills, intermediate level of technical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and document management systems. Prior experience as a paralegal in public finance, commercial lending transactions, corporate law and/or real estate areas is a plus, but not a minimum requirement. The candidate must be able to work overtime, as needed.  Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Ballard Spahr is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

We are seeking someone who is energetic, detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and understands the cycle of a transaction. Candidates considered will be proactive self-starters with demonstrated experience maintaining high quality work products in a fast-paced environment and within time constraints. Successful candidates will have proven track record in preparing project schedules and monitoring deadlines and deliverables from various project parties.