InternshipHybrid
Job Summary
Kutak Rock LLP is seeking an experienced public finance paralegal to join its Omaha, NE office. This role will provide direct assistance to department attorneys in preparing transaction documents and closing documents in connection with tax-exempt bond and loan transactions. You will be interacting directly with firm clients and coordinating all aspects of closing of financing. This role is ideal for the highly organized professional.
Responsibilities
Status: Non-Exempt
Work Arrangement: In Office ; Hybrid 4:1 with Manager Approval
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.
Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
About The Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people.
Kutak Rock LLP is seeking an experienced public finance paralegal to join its Omaha, NE office. This role will provide direct assistance to department attorneys in preparing transaction documents and closing documents in connection with tax-exempt bond and loan transactions. You will be interacting directly with firm clients and coordinating all aspects of closing of financing. This role is ideal for the highly organized professional.
Responsibilities
- Prepare first drafts of basic documents, including resolutions, trust indentures, loan documents and closing documents and opinions, and revise such documents as necessary
- Coordinate the distribution of documents to clients and other interested parties
- Interact directly with firm attorneys, firm clients and opposing counsel
- Coordinate required filings with federal, state and local regulators and administrative offices
- Develop and maintain databases of related offerings
- Coordinate closings; including monitoring and confirming the execution, delivery and completeness of all closing documents
- Prepare closing transcripts
- Handle routine correspondence and client inquiries
- Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and confidence to assume ownership of various tasks in the transactions
- Ability to assist in the preparation of bond and loan transaction documents
- Ability to coordinate with multiple parties in connection with closing a financing
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and meet critical deadlines
- Close attention to detail
- Must be proficient with MS Word and Excel
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved institution is preferred for this entry-level position
- 2 years+ of experience or of relevant experience is preferred
Status: Non-Exempt
Work Arrangement: In Office ; Hybrid 4:1 with Manager Approval
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.
Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
About The Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people.
