Associate, Paralegal

Socket.dev; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Standard in Darien, CT is seeking an organized legal assistant/paralegal to support the in-house Investments Legal Team with administrative tasks.

You will handle NDAs, subscription documents, document preparation for execution, and committee resolutions, while maintaining files and managing the team email inbox.

Notary in CT or willingness to obtain is required; Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience preferred; familiarity with DealCloud and Burgiss helpful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 2 years of work experience at a reputable institution.
• Detail oriented and organized; self-starter and self-motivated.
• Able to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines and work with multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available and flexible with tight deadlines especially during quarter and year ends.
• MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Adobe proficiency is required; able to learn quickly various software programs such as DealCloud, Burgiss and other document management systems.
• Notary in CT is required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks including scanning, printing, filing, and mailing documents.
• Assist with non-disclosure agreements.
• Assist with subscription documents and supporting documentation.
• Prepare documents for execution (e.g., set up signatures blocks and coordinate signing with appropriate individuals).
• Prepare Investment Committee resolutions based on templates.
• Check daily the firm’s legal email inbox, respond as appropriate and forward as needed.
• Update internal tracking charts.
• Download required documents from password-protected third-party data sites.
• Work with Investments Legal Team on special projects as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Attention to emails

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe

DealCloud

Burgiss

Job description

Future Standard is seeking a legal assistant/paralegal to assist the in-house Investments Legal Team with various administrative legal tasks.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO:

• Assist with various administrative matters, including, but not limited to, scanning, printing, filing/saving documents to the system and mailing original documents
• Assist with non-disclosure agreements
• Assist with subscription documents, associated forms and supporting documentation
• Prepare documents for execution (e.g., set up signatures blocks and coordinate signing with appropriate individuals)
• Prepare Investment Committee resolutions based on templates
• Check on a daily basis the firm’s legal email inbox, respond as appropriate and ensure that emails are forwarded to the appropriate persons and/or saved in the appropriate locations
• Update internal tracking charts
• Download required documents from various password-protected, third-party data sites
• Work with the Investments Legal Team on special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 2 years of work experience at a reputable institution, preferably at a law firm or an in-house legal department
• Detail oriented and organized; self-starter and self-motivated
• Able to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines and work with multiple attorneys in a fast-paced environment
• Must be available and flexible with tight deadlines especially during quarter and year ends
• MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Adobe proficiency is required; able to learn quickly various software programs such as DealCloud, Burgiss and other document management systems
• Notary in CT is required or willingness to obtain

Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.

Total AUM estimated as of March 31, 2026.

Future Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Future Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of Future Standard and no fee will be paid.