Fund Formation Paralegal

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
• Exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications after orientation at Cooley LLP
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
• 1-3 years of Fund Formation experience

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
• Possess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Work well with others, including clients
• Work well under pressure
• Demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact
• Reliable, committed, and punctual

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Athletic benefits
• 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
• Parental leave and fertility benefits

Pay and Schedule

• Expected hourly pay range: $40.00 - $57.00 ($83,200.00 - $118,560.00 annually)
• Work schedule: 40 hours per week