Private Funds Paralegal — Fund Formation Expert

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Menlo Park, Irvine, San Francisco, Washington (CA, CA, CA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP seeks a Paralegal with 2+ years of experience to join the Private Fund Practice within the Technology Companies Group. The role supports attorneys in fund formation, investor onboarding, and ongoing fund management across multiple offices, including San Francisco, Menlo Park, Orange County, and Washington DC.

You will work on fund structures, documents, and regulatory filings, coordinating with clients, outside counsel, and internal teams to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; ABA-paralegal certificate preferable but not required.
• 2+ years of paralegal experience.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to delegate tasks to firm resources.
• Strong time management; works well in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent Word and Excel skills and familiarity with practice-related software.
• Knowledge of Delaware/New York/California corporate law.
• Substantive knowledge of formation documents for corporate entities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with formation and structuring of private investment funds (LPs/LLCs).
• Draft, review, and organize fund formation documents and amendments.
• Prepare Form SS-4s, apply with the IRS, and obtain EINs for fund entities.
• Prepare initial drafts of offering documents (LPAs, subscription, side letters).
• Work with clients on fund formation and management matters.
• Coordinate fund subscription processes and review documents.
• Prepare DocuSign PowerForms for fund entities.
• Review subscription documents submitted via third-party platforms.
• Maintain closing checklists, signature pages, and distribution of sets.
• Prepare Form ID, Form D and blue-sky notices; assist with SEC/FINRA filings.
• Track outstanding regulatory and compliance items.
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside counsel to ensure timely transactions.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Delegation

Time management

Legal documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate (preferable)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP seeks a Paralegal with 2+ years of experience to join the Private Fund Practice within the Technology Companies Group. The role supports attorneys in fund formation, investor onboarding, and ongoing fund management across multiple offices, including San Francisco, Menlo Park, Orange County, and Washington DC.

You will work on fund structures, documents, and regulatory filings, coordinating with clients, outside counsel, and internal teams to ensure timely