Senior Fund Formation Paralegal

Chicago, IL or San Francisco, CA

Summary

A premier, global law firm is seeking a Senior Fund Formation Paralegal. Fund Formation paralegals provide paralegal support to the firm’s attorneys and senior paralegals and perform administrative duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

All facets of emerging company and venture fund work, including

• Preparation and maintenance of organizational documents
• Preparation of partnership and limited liability company agreements
• Preparation of side letters, transfer agreements, admission agreements and other amendments
• Conducting investor suitability due diligence
• Research of Federal and State securities regulations in connection with fund formations
• Preparation and filing of requisite notices
• Conduct due diligence review of documents and assist with the preparation of opinions and backup in connection with fund formation
• Handle SEC compliance reporting on behalf of venture fund clients with respect to their public company stock portfolios
• Turn in time sheets, e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion
• All other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

Required

• Available to work overtime, as required
• After orientation at the firm, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in Fund Formation

Preferred

• Paralegal Certificate

Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors, meet deadlines and maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedules
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessary
• Excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others, including clients
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Must demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact
• Reliable, committed, and punctual

Compensation: $114,400.00-$176,800.00, plus overtime and bonus