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Paralegal - Public Finance

Dallas, TX, USA

25 Days ago

Job Description


The uptown Dallas office of Winstead PC is seeking a

Paralegal to join our Public Finance Practice Group . Ideally, candidates will have prior experience in public finance or real estate.
The Special Districts Paralegal plays a key role in supporting attorneys and coordinating with external consultants. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for each District and ensures smooth operations across meetings, documentation, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research statutes and legislative updates relevant to Special Districts
  • Draft documents for attorney review
  • Monitor and stay current on election laws for political subdivisions
  • Track changes in laws governing Special Districts following legislative sessions
  • Manage Board meetings from start to finish, including scheduling, preparation, and follow-up
  • Record and maintain notes and/or audio recordings of Board meetings
  • Serve as the main liaison for each District, coordinating with engineers, bookkeepers, financial advisors, and developer representatives
  • Assist with project management tasks such as confirming quorums, preparing meeting materials, and distributing documents to Board members
  • Maintain accurate records and manage legal files efficiently
  • Attend lunch and evening meetings as needed, with flexibility in working hours
  • Travel to and from meetings within and outside the metroplex

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of four (4) years of paralegal experience in a law firm
  • One of the following is strongly preferred: (1) Bachelor's degree; (2) Paralegal certificate or Associate?s degree in Paralegal Studies; or (3) Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation
  • Experience in public finance or real estate is a plus
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as required

Practice Areas & Specialty

Banking, Government, Public Finance

Designation

Paralegal

Key Skills Required

Project ManagementCommunicationComplianceDocumentationFinanceManagementOrganizational SkillsReal EstateResearch

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

Experience: 4 - 0 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Winstead PC

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: https://winstead.com

Headquarter: Dallas, TX, USA 75201

Industry: Law Firm / Law Practice

Company Size: 201-500 Employees

Location

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