Fund Formation Paralegal

OverviewA leading law firm is seeking an experienced Fund Formation Paralegal to support attorneys and senior paralegals on sophisticated venture fund and emerging company matters. This role will assist throughout the fund formation lifecycle, including entity formation, fund documentation, investor due diligence, securities filings, and ongoing regulatory compliance.The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of fund formation experience, strong drafting and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced law firm environment. ResponsibilitiesSupport 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.Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and internal teams to meet transaction deadlines.Assist with additional fund formation and corporate paralegal matters as needed. RequirementsBachelor’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.