Job Description
Foster Garvey PC, one of the Pacific Northwest's leading municipal/public finance law firms, is looking for a Transactional Paralegal/Project Manager with a background in transactional legal work (finance, real estate, and/or corporate), to join our Firm in our Municipal Healthcare and Housing Practice Group. This position will be located in our Seattle or Portland office.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, enjoy teamwork, and support the Firm’s municipal/public finance attorneys. A commitment to client service, attention to detail, and strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills are essential.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Work with clients and other transaction participants to collect information and documents.
- Draft closing documents and compile disclosure documents.
- Provide administrative support, including organizing and preparing documents for attorney review, and coordinate execution and distribution of documents.
- Prepare, produce, and review transcripts and maintain client files.
SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Four-year college degree and paralegal certificate, J.D., or other appropriate combination of education and job experience.
- At least three years of law firm or governmental experience.
- Ability to work effectively and concurrently on a variety of projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Confidence to perform under pressure with competing demands.
- Advanced computer and Microsoft Office skills.
- Consistent use of appropriate spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Ability to complete tasks according to instructions with minimal oversight.
Salary Range
The pay range for this position is $72,500‐$92,500 annually; however, actual pay may vary depending on the candidate's education, training, experience, location, and other job‐related factors permitted by law.
Other Compensation and Benefits
Foster Garvey offers a competitive compensation and benefits package** including, but not limited to, the following:
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· 401(k) retirement plan, match, and profit‐sharing
· Commuter allowance
· Paid time off plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year
· Disability and life insurance
· Parental leave
· Community service leave
· Annual discretionary bonus, and more!
**The provision of benefits is contingent on an employee’s ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the various types of benefits as outlined in the benefit plan documents and Firm policies.
Pre‐Employment Screening:
Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.
TO APPLY for this position visit www.foster.com/careers and complete the online application. Please include your resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Foster Garvey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality or gender expression or identity), political ideology, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.