Public Finance Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Public Finance Associate with 3-4 years of experience to join its Sacramento, California office. The firm handles a wide range of financing matters for diverse clients, including governmental entities and investment banks, across the U.S. and its territories.

Duties

• Assist in municipal bond and other public finance transactions.
• Engage in IRS audits and SEC investigations.
• Participate in public-private partnerships and securitizations.
• Support bankruptcy and workout processes.

Requirements

• Three to four years of relevant law firm experience.
• Membership in the Bar of a U.S. State.
• Superior client service skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in a U.S. State.

Skills

• Strong transactional background.
• Experience in public finance transactions, UCC, and securities law preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This preeminent California firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The Sacto office has strong litigation, IP, government, securities, finance, and antitrust practices. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable hour levels above 1,950.