The Miami office of Squire Patton Boggs is looking for an outstanding entry-level associate to join our global Public & Infrastructure Finance practice group. About UsWe are recognized among the most global law firms by The American Lawyer.  With 47 offices across 20 countries, we represent nearly one third of all the Fortune 500 and FTSE 350 companies. It’s an exciting time to be part of our future, and we need talented individuals who want to help us build our firm and serve clients around the world!Public and Infrastructure PracticeThe public and infrastructure finance practice is a transactional practice involving the development and application of knowledge and skills similar to those required to represent parties in corporate loan, capital markets and real estate financing transactions. It is characterized by the participation of public bodies in transactions.The public finance market is a “debt” segment of the U.S. capital markets, involving the issuance by state and local governmental entities of bonds and notes to provide financing for various purposes. In most instances, and subject to various federal tax requirements, the interest payable on that debt is not subject to federal income taxation. The transactions may be categorized in different ways, but the most basic distinction in terms of structure and security is between “traditional finance” transactions, which involve the financing of public infrastructure by state and local governmental entities (e.g., cities, counties, school and special districts), the repayment of which is secured by public revenue sources, and “conduit finance” transactions, which involve the issuance by public bodies of debt instruments to finance facilities for use by private entities (e.g., developers, privately owned utilities, nonprofit hospitals and educational and cultural institutions), the repayment of which is required to be made by the private entity rather than the public issuer. The practice also involves the provision of advice to state and local governments and developers which relates to tax incentives and economic development projects. Academic and Professional Qualifications

Possess a JD from an accredited law school
Record of outstanding academic achievement
​Admitted to the State of Florida Bar and in good standing or seeking admission by Fall 2019

Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceThis is a national practice necessitating consistency of approach, and it is a collegial practice in which teams of lawyers, paralegals, project assistants and support staff work closely together to meet our clients’ needs. Attorneys who are most likely to succeed are those who are able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others.
Successful candidates exhibit an inherent drive to learn and ambition to succeed. They are well-rounded and personable team players who look to take initiative early on and throughout their legal career. We seek candidates whose personal drive, legal acumen, rich experience and approach to client service will make them trusted advisors to clients and valuable colleagues. Adaptability, interest in our firm, discretion, and the ability to approach challenges thoughtfully and creatively are additional key indicators of success.Additional skillsets:

Excellence in legal research and writing is paramount.
Possess excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability and a commitment to team success and integrity are highly valued, as is sound judgment.
Demonstrated fluency in both written and spoken Spanish is desired but not required.

How to Apply
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Please apply online and be prepared to submit your resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in practicing law, your undergraduate and law school transcripts, and a writing sample (10 pages max). Please include a cover page with your writing sample that describes the piece you are submitting and how you may have modified it from its original format.We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits. We are not accepting third party submissions. 
 
Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.