Fund Formation Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and senior paralegals with venture fund and emerging company matters.
• Prepare and maintain entity formation and organizational documents.
• Draft and assist with partnership and LLC agreements, side letters, transfer and admission agreements, and amendments.
• Conduct investor suitability reviews and related due diligence.
• Research federal and state securities regulations applicable to fund formations.
• Prepare and file federal and state securities notices and other regulatory filings.
• Conduct due diligence and assist with legal opinions and supporting documentation.
• Support SEC compliance and reporting for venture fund clients.
• Maintain accurate matter records, time entries, and administrative documentation.
• Coincide with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and internal teams to meet transaction deadlines.
• Aid with additional fund formation and corporate paralegal matters as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 1–3 years of Fund Formation experience required.
• Experience with venture funds, partnership and LLC documentation, securities filings, and investor due diligence.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; iManage or similar document management experience is a plus.
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multiple attorneys and supervisors.
• Professional, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime as business needs require.
• Ability to meet an annual billable requirement of approximately 1,600 hours.