Fund Formation Senior Paralegal

Position summary: Fund Formation paralegals provide paralegal support to Firm's attorneys and senior paralegals and performs administrative duties as assigned. 

Position responsibilities:

• All facets of emerging company and venture fund work including:

• 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:

Required:

• Available to work overtime, as required

• After orientation at Law Firm, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in Fund Formation

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

• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessary

• Possess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail

• Ability to work well with others, including clients

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Must demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact

• Reliable, committed, and punctual

To Apply: Please email your resume to:cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com