About this role
Fund Formation Senior Paralegal
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 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 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
Skills and experience:
Required :
- Available to work overtime, as required
- After orientation at Law Firm, 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
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
- 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