Paralegal - Blue Sky

Sidley Austin LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A Blue Sky Paralegal assists lawyers in the Regulatory and Enforcement and Investment Funds Practice Groups.

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a proactive professional to support regulatory filings for over 1,000 active hedge funds, interact with clients daily on sales management and regulatory requirements, and help prepare filings with the SEC and state regulators. The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 4–7 years’ experience at a large law firm or hedge fund.
• Experience/familiarity with hedge funds, offering documents and filings with the SEC.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to managing the Securities and Exchange Commission and state regulatory filings for over 1,000 active hedge funds, commodity pools and private equity funds.
• Interact with clients on a daily basis regarding sales management and regulatory filing requirements.
• Interact with Sidley attorneys on a daily basis gathering information to prepare regulatory filings.
• Maintain Sidley's proprietary Blue Sky website and supervise and assist with client usage.
• Analyze information contained in fund offering documents in preparing regulatory filings with the SEC and the states.
• Prepare and file SEC documents and Blue Sky notices.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical problem-solving

Discretion and confidentiality

Work under pressure

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience at large law firm or hedge fund

Hedge fund knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A Blue Sky Paralegal assists lawyers in the Regulatory and Enforcement and Investment Funds Practice Groups.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to managing the Securities and Exchange Commission and state regulatory filings for over 1,000 active hedge funds, commodity pools and private equity funds.
• Interact with clients on a daily basis regarding sales management and regulatory filing requirements.
• Interact with Sidley attorneys on a daily basis gathering information to prepare regulatory filings.
• Maintain Sidley's proprietary Blue Sky website and supervise and assist with client usage.
• Analyze information contained in fund offering documents in preparing regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the states.
• Prepare and file SEC documents and Blue Sky notices.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with strong academic credentials.
• A minimum of 4 – 7 years’ experience at a large law firm or hedge fund.
• Experience/familiarity with hedge funds, offering documents and filings with the SEC.
• undefined Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage numerous projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is: $102,000 - $130,000 if located in New York. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements.

The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sidley is an elite global law firm with a known reputation of deploying innovative strategies to achieve powerful results.

Business professionals are essential to the firm’s ability to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients.

We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who thrive in a performance-driven culture to join our team.

We encourage you to explore current openings and check back for future opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and career goals.

Sidley employs approximately 2,300 lawyers working with our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Our 160 years of perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.