Public Finance Clerk

We are a midsize law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance workplace. Pacifica is a values-driven, community oriented law firm that champions innovation, creativity, integrity and personal and professional growth as part of serving its public and private clients with high-level expertise and intellect. Pacifica offers legal counsel and services to clients regarding public finance and municipal law, real estate and construction, education law, appellate and civil litigation, and project counseling. Work at Pacifica includes:

• A collegial environment among colleagues who value respect, care and honesty.
• Assistance with and encouragement for professional growth and skills development.
• A culture that values work-life balance.
• Interesting and challenging work.
• Support and incentives for pro bono work and civic engagement.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our firm, in the legal profession and in our community at large.

Position Overview

The Public Finance Clerk is an entry-level position assisting bond paralegals and other team members with the operations of the public law and finance practice group, which may include:

• Collecting, organizing, and scanning documents
• Preparing, proofreading, and filing documents and correspondence
• Follow up and finalization of bond issue documents
• Transcript production
• Tracking calendars and deadlines
• Filing required state and federal forms
• Researching prior client filings

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Schedule

Full-time (7.25-hour workday), Monday through Friday, with some flexibility for start and end times during regular office hours (8:00 am - 5:00 pm). This position requires work to be done at the office and does not allow for hybrid or remote work. 

Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000, depending on experience.

Other Compensation

Other compensation may include bonuses, profit sharing, and HSA employer contributions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability insurance, life and AD&D coverage (additional coverage option available), and optional flexible spending account
• 401K Plan including annual Profit Sharing
• Identity Protection Insurance 
• Orca Card 
• Access to Bicycle Parking 
• Free use of Building’s Fitness Center
• Matching Employee Charitable Contributions
• Tiered accrual of PTO for non-exempt staff starting at 21 days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus 2 floating holidays
• Paid professional membership dues

Pacifica is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of Pacifica. We value each individual for their skills, experience, and unique perspective. This commitment is embodied in the connections we have with each other, our clients and our community. Pacifica is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal and state antidiscrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants for employment based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, national origin, caste, political ideology or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.