Paralegal II – Investment Funds

Kirkland & Ellis; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Paralegal II for the Investment Funds practice in Salt Lake City. The role involves transaction support, document management, and regulatory filings. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 5 years of experience in complex corporate matters, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. The firm offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $145,000 based on the location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in law firm settings.
• Experience handling complex corporate matters.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed Excel spreadsheets tracking investor subscriptions.
• Update and maintain SharePoint systems.
• Prepare regulatory filings with the SEC.
• Manage investor coordination and documentation.
• Support closing process including signature page management.

Skills

Analytical & Organizational Skills

Communication & Collaboration

Technical Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate (if in California)

Tools

Document Management System (DMS)

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

Paralegal II – Investment Funds at Kirkland & Ellis

This role supports the Investment Funds practice, partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver strategic, high-quality support across private investment and fund structures. You will assist in the formation, organization, and ongoing administration of funds, manage transactional documentation, coordinate investor communications, and ensure regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Transaction Support: Prepare and maintain detailed Excel spreadsheets tracking investor subscriptions and related data for multiple investment funds.
• Document Management: Update and maintain SharePoint systems and calendars to monitor deadlines, filings, and project milestones.
• Regulatory Filings: Prepare and coordinate the filing of formation, tax, and securities documents, including Form IDs and Form Ds with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• Investor Coordination: Review investor subscription materials for accuracy and completeness, track booklet submissions, and manage indexing and follow-up through firm databases.
• Closing Process Management: Support pre-closing, closing, and post-closing activities, including managing signature page distribution and documentation.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with attorneys and other paralegals in the Corporate Department to ensure smooth workflow, timely execution, and exceptional client service.

What You’ll Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required. California applicants must meet California Business & Professions Code 6450 requirements, including possession of a paralegal certificate from an approved program, or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within a law firm handling complex corporate matters and transactional work in fund formation or investment management.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience with a Document Management System (DMS); Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Analytical & Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed to meet client and project demands.

Location note: This position is ideal for someone located near one of our West Coast offices (Bay Area, Los Angeles, or Salt Lake City) to work on sophisticated, high-profile matters with a collaborative team.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in each location. Compensation also includes an exceptional range of benefits, flexible healthcare, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities.

Bay Area: $100,000 - $145,000
Los Angeles: $100,000 - $145,000

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