Fund Formation Paralegal

Cooley; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Savings Account

Dental

Vision

FSAs

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-term care

Backup care

PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Cooley seeks a Fund Formation Paralegal to support attorneys and senior paralegals in a fast-paced venture fund environment in Chicago. You will handle organizational doc prep, LLC/LP agreements, side letters, and due diligence for fund formations.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of fund formation experience, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to work overtime. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and iManage is preferred, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 1–3 years of Fund Formation experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and iManage or similar document management systems.

Responsibilities

• All facets of emerging company and venture fund work including:

Skills

Fund Formation

Time management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fund Formation Paralegal Cooley is seeking a Fund Formation Paralegal Position summary: Fund Formation paralegals provide paralegal support to Cooley attorneys and senior paralegals and performs administrative duties as assigned.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 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 Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications Bachelor’s Degree Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually 1-3 years of Fund Formation experience 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

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $40.00 - $57.00 ($83,200.00 - $118,560.00 annually).

EOE.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including 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.

In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year.

We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

• 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
• other parental support benefits
• firm-paid life insurance
• LTD
• short term medical benefits
• 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• 10 paid holidays each year
• generous parental leave
• fertility benefits