Senior Fund Formation Paralegal

Overview

This position provides paralegal support to attorneys and senior paralegals while performing assigned administrative duties. Work focuses on fund formation matters, including emerging company and venture fund support.

Responsibilities

• Support 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
  • Conduct investor suitability due diligence
  • Research Federal and State securities regulations related to fund formations
  • Prepare and file requisite notices
  • Conduct due diligence document review and support preparation of opinions and related backup materials for fund formation
  • Handle SEC compliance reporting on behalf of venture fund clients regarding their public company stock portfolios
• Complete administrative tasks, including timely submission of time sheets and e-timelogs
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate

Competencies

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors
• Ability to meet deadlines while remaining flexible with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedules
• Strong organization and prioritization skills; ability to delegate tasks to service departments when necessary
• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with others, including clients
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact
• Reliable, committed, and punctual

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected hourly pay range (40 hours per week): $55.00 - $85.00 ($114,400.00 - $176,800.00 annually)
• Final offer amount will depend on geographic location, applicable experience, and skill set.

Benefits include:

• Medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits
• 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays each year
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
• Detailed benefits orientation for new employees

Location

Work schedule: 40 hours per week. Final compensation may vary by geographic location.