Senior Fund Formation Paralegal

Cooley LLP; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 76.000 - 117.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Firm-paid life insurance

AD&D

LTD

PTO 21 days

10 paid holidays

Parental leave benefits

Health benefits including HSA

Backup care for dependents

Zusammenfassung

Cooley LLP in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Fund Formation Paralegal to support attorneys and senior paralegals in fund formation matters, with duties including document preparation and due diligence.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of paralegal experience in fund formation, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and iManage. Overtime may be required. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 1600 hours annually.
• Minimum of 5 years paralegal experience, preferably in Fund Formation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and iManage; able to learn firm applications.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and maintain organizational documents for funds.
• Draft partnership and LLC agreements and side letters.
• Conduct investor due diligence and securities research for fund formations.
• Prepare notices and file required documentation.
• Perform due diligence reviews and prepare opinions/backups.
• Handle SEC compliance reporting for venture fund clients.
• Submit timesheets and other administrative duties in a timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Overtime availability

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Fund Formation Paralegal Cooley is seeking a Fund Formation Senior Paralegal.

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

Position responsibilities

• 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 Cooley LLP, 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 paralegal experience, preferably in Fund Formation

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

Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program.

EEO.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $55.00 - $85.00 ($114,400.00 - $176,800.00 annually).

Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

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.