Fund Formation Paralegal

Fund Formation ParalegalCooley is seeking a Fund Formation 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 documentsPreparation of partnership and limited liability company agreementsPreparation of side letters, transfer agreements, admission agreements and other amendmentsConducting investor suitability due diligenceResearch of Federal and State securities regulations in connection with fund formationsPreparation and filing of requisite noticesConduct due diligence review of documents and with the preparation of opinions and backup in connection with fund formationHandle SEC compliance reporting on behalf of venture fund clients with respect to their public company stock portfoliosTurn in time sheets, e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashionAll other duties as assigned or requiredSkills and experience:Required:Available to work overtime, as requiredAfter orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applicationsBachelor's DegreeBill a minimum of 1600 hours annually1-3 years of Fund Formation experiencePreferred:Paralegal CertificateCompetencies: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 schedulesAbility to organize and prioritize work assignments as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessaryPossess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detailAbility to work well with others, including clientsAbility to work well under pressureMust demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tactReliable, committed, and punctualCooley 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 $40.00 - $57.00 ($83,200.00 - $118,560.00 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.