Fund Formation Senior Paralegal - Hybrid

Chelsea Search GroupChicago, IllinoisHybridFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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#### Fund Formation Senior Paralegal - Hybrid
Position summary: Fund Formation paralegals provide paralegal support to Firm's attorneys and senior paralegals and performs administrative duties as assigned.

Position responsibilities:

- All facets of emerging company and venture fund work

- 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 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-time logs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion

- All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience:

- Available to work overtime, as required

- After orientation, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

- Bachelors Degree

- Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually

- Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in Fund Formation

- Paralegal Certificate preferred

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

- Possess 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

To Apply: Please email your resume to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])