Fund Formation Senior Paralegal

Fund Formation Senior Paralegal Cooley is seeking a Fund Formation Senior Paralegal

Position summary: Fund Formation paralegals provide paralegal support to Cooley attorneys and senior paralegals and performs administrative duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

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 Cooley LLP, 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

Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program.

EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $55.00 - $85.00 ($114,400.00 - $176,800.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including 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. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.