Paralegal, Funds

About the Company

Carta is the connected platform and AI-native ecosystem for private capital. Built to replace fragmented tools with a single system of record, Carta brings together the software, services, and legal infrastructure that founders use to manage equity, fund managers use to run administration and reporting, and legal teams use to close transactions. Trusted by 55,000 companies and 1.8M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 funds and SPVs representing $250B+ in assets under management, Carta is transforming how private capital operates.

The Team

You will be joining the Funds team in the Americas under Carta Law. Carta Law is the largest AI-native law firm for private capital, born from the combination of Avantia Law and Carta. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transaction KYC, and high-volume legal work with a speed and consistency that traditional law firms simply can't match.

As a Junior Paralegal, you will rotate across or specialize within one of three practice areas depending on your strengths and interests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial drafts of LP transfer documents (transfer agreements, consents, subscription agreements)
• Liaise with transfer parties on process and timings, and assist with execution workflows
• Work closely with lawyers and senior paralegals, contributing to high-quality client delivery across fast-moving, high-volume matters
• Build commercial and legal expertise over time, with opportunities to take ownership of client accounts and progress towards qualification via the SQE route

Requirements

• Eager to learn and grow; motivated, curious, and excited to develop expertise in legal practice
• Organized and efficient; able to prioritize well, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
• Strong communicator; writes and speaks clearly and professionally
• Self-starter; takes initiative, works independently when needed, and proactively flags issues
• Team player; collaborates effectively with lawyers, senior paralegals, and client-facing teams

An undergraduate Law degree or equivalent is preferred. Prior exposure to LP Transfer processes is a plus but not required.

Benefits

Carta’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles, and exceptional benefits. For applicable roles, commission plans are also included.

Pay

The expected cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable) range for this role is:

• $72,485 - $90,640 in Seattle (hourly rate of $34.85 - $43.58)
• $64,855 - $81,099 in New Jersey (hourly rate of $31.18 - $38.99)
• $76,300 - $95,410 in New York (hourly rate of $36.68 - $45.87)

Annualized salary based on estimated 40 hours per week before overtime. We are hiring for multiple levels and locations, so final offers may vary from the amounts listed based on geography, experience, and expertise, and other factors.