Venture Fund Formation Paralegal — High-Impact Role

ABA Search, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Overtime eligibility

Parental support

Am Law 100 firm

Hands-on venture fund work

Job summary

ABA Search, Inc. is seeking a Fund Formation Paralegal in Chicago to support venture fund matters, from organizational documents to investor diligence and SEC reporting. This role offers substantive drafting, research, and client service in a fast-paced team environment.

You will work with attorneys and senior paralegals, draft and file notices, review diligence, and ensure timely SEC filings while managing timekeeping and multiple supervisors with tact and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of fund formation experience.
• Ability to bill a minimum of 1,600 hours annually.
• Availability for overtime as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and iManage or equivalent firm systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain organizational documents, including partnership and LLC agreements.
• Draft side letters, transfer agreements, admission agreements, and amendments.
• Conduct investor due diligence.
• Research federal and state securities regulations for fund formations.
• Prepare and file required notices.
• Conduct due diligence review and assist with opinions and backup.
• Handle SEC compliance reporting for venture fund clients.
• Manage timekeeping and other administrative tasks accurately.

Skills

Fund formation

Billing 1600 hrs

MS Office

Proofreading

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

iManage

Job description

ABA Search, Inc. is seeking a Fund Formation Paralegal in Chicago to support venture fund matters, from organizational documents to investor diligence and SEC reporting. This role offers substantive drafting, research, and client service in a fast-paced team environment.

You will work with attorneys and senior paralegals, draft and file notices, review diligence, and ensure timely SEC filings while managing timekeeping and multiple supervisors with tact and reliability.