Fund Formation Senior Paralegal

Considine Search; Chicago, New York, Boston (IL, NY, MA); Hybrid; USD 93,600 - 176,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental leave benefits

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A legal services firm in Chicago is seeking an experienced Fund Formation paralegal to provide comprehensive support for venture fund work, including the preparation of organizational documents and compliance reporting. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree and ideally a Paralegal Certificate, with a minimum of 5 years of related experience. This role offers competitive compensation between $93,600 and $176,800 annually, plus overtime and a robust benefits package including PTO, health coverage, and more. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Fund Formation experience.
• Available to work overtime, as required.
• Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and maintenance of organizational documents.
• Conduct due diligence review of documents associated with fund formation.
• Handle SEC compliance reporting for venture fund clients.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Excellent written and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

Strong proofreading skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

New York, NY, Boston, MA or Chicago, IL

Summary

Fund Formation paralegals provide paralegal support to firm attorneys and senior paralegals and perform administrative duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

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

The firm offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program.

EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $93,600.00-$176,800.00 annually, plus overtime and bonus. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. The firm offers 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.

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Salary: $93,600.00-$176,800.00 annually, plus overtime and bonus.

Date Active: 3/31/2026

Exempt/Not Exempt: Non-Exempt