Associate Attorney, Public Finance

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney to join its Public Finance practice in Omaha. The ideal candidate will have an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in transactional matters involving municipal securities for state and local governments, housing developers, nonprofit organizations, and other permitted borrowers. Candidates with a minimum of two years of experience in public finance, real estate, lending, corporate finance, or other transactional areas are encouraged to apply.

Duties

• Research federal and state law, including local bond and real estate law, securities laws, and the Internal Revenue Code.
• Prepare and review transaction documents, such as trust indentures, bond ordinances, and loan agreements.
• Prepare and review underwriting documents, including offering documents and purchase agreements.
• Interact and communicate with clients and other transaction parties.

Requirements

• Understanding of different business entities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills.
• Ability and confidence to work independently and flexibly.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Critical thinker with high attention to detail.
• Work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, support staff, and clients.

Education

• Currently admitted to practice in Nebraska with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within one year.
• Strong academic record.

Certifications

• Active bar license in Nebraska or eligibility for admission within one year.

Skills

• Understanding of different business entities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan and Health Savings Account.
• Fertility coverage assistance and adoption/surrogacy financial assistance.
• Nine paid holidays per calendar year and flexible paid vacation leave.
• Paid parental leave, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
• Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits.
• Discretionary bonuses and Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-Up Care and Domestic Partner Benefits.
• Commuting Benefits and Technology Allowance.

The Nebraska law office opened forty-seven years ago. To date, it is the largest law practice in Nebraska. There are over one-hundred and forty qualified attorneys and other legal professionals on staff. There are four core areas of practice. Disciplines consist of corporate, finance, public finance, and litigation.