Paralegal - Public Finance

McGuireWoods LLP is seeking a Paralegal to join our Public Finance practice in our Richmond office. This dynamic, deadline-driven team requires a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable engaging directly with clients and external parties on a regular basis. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and task-driven, with a collaborative spirit and a desire to work within a team setting.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of public finance transactions, including managing deadlines, drafting, and coordinating transaction logistics
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions at varying stages, from preliminary work through post-closing
• Assemble closing packages, coordinate signature pages, and facilitate timely closings with clients and external parties
• Compile closing binders and handle post-closing filings, including IRS submissions
• Maintain deal calendars and docketing systems to track critical deadlines
• Utilize deal management software, e-signature platforms, and AI tools to support workflow efficiency
• Serve as a point of contact for attorneys, clients and third parties on transaction logistics

Qualifications

• 2+ years of paralegal experience
• Demonstrated organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills, with a proven ability to operate as a self-starter and exercise ownership over caseloads
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills, with the confidence to actively interface and coordinate with court clerks, vendors, and other staff members
• Experience working with public/private financing, closing procedures, and UCC (both preparation/filing of forms & lien searching) preferred.
• Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work.

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