Senior Fund Formation Paralegal

Cooley LLP; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 135 000 - 177 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

21 days Paid Time Off

Parental leave benefits

Resumo da oferta

A leading law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Fund Formation Senior Paralegal to support attorneys with a variety of paralegal tasks. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in Fund Formation. This position offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $65 to $85, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and parental support benefits.

Qualificações

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications.
• A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in Fund Formation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide paralegal support to attorneys and senior paralegals.
• Prepare and maintain organizational documents for fund formation.
• Conduct due diligence review of documents and prepare opinions.

Conhecimentos

Microsoft Office proficiency

Paralegal experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work independently

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position summary

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. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position 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

Required:

• 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.

EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $65.00 - $85.00 ($135,200.00 - $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.