Associate or Summer Associate

Gilmore & Bell, P.C., one of the leading public finance law firms in the United States, is seeking a summer associate (2L) or associate (3L) to join the team in our Kansas City office.

Position Features:

• We offer a friendly, relaxed, and collaborative office environment which embraces the use of technology to deliver exceptional service to clients.
• We currently offer employees the flexibility to work in a hybrid work structure and provide the appropriate equipment to do so. Working in the office is expected more frequently while employees become familiar with the firm, learn new concepts, and meet new colleagues.
• We offer a generous benefits package including 401(k) match, profit sharing, paid parental leave, and domestic partner coverage.
• First year associate salary is $180,000.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting and reviewing bond documents for multifamily and single-family housing financings, including indentures, loan agreements, regulatory agreements, and resolutions.
• Help analyze federal tax requirements for housing bonds, such as private activity bond volume cap, TEFRA, and low-income housing tax credit eligibility, and prepare tax certificates and IRS filings.
• Assist with preparing official statements and conducting due diligence for bond offerings.
• Prepare closing checklists and documents, coordinate with working group members, and assemble closing transcripts.
• Conduct legal research on state and federal law to support supervising attorneys.
• Support other public finance matters as needed, including governmental, economic development, and refunding transactions.

• Law school graduate or current law student with excellent academic credentials
• Interest in transactional legal work
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy and commitment to excellence
• Independent, action-oriented thinker who can successfully undertake and complete projects and major tasks with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Tangible connection to the region supporting a long-term career commitment

Preferred But Not Required:

• Prior work experience in public finance, securities, real estate or tax
• General knowledge of municipal finance and bond terminology

To apply for this opportunity and start your career with our firm, please send a resume, transcript, & cover letter.

Gilmore & Bell, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and embraces the differences that make our employees unique. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.