Paralegal, Corporate - Investment Funds

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world‑class practices across the board. Clients know they can rely on us for their most challenging legal and business matters. From offices in the world’s key financial centers and political capitals, our more than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Job title Paralegal, Corporate - Investment Funds Location New York Department Corporate Paralegals Reports to Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (overtime as required) Position Summary Corporate, Paralegals - Investment Funds (Funds), assist attorneys in the various transactional offerings within the Funds group. Essentials Duties and Responsibilities Review and process submissions of prospective investors’ subscription documents Coordinate with lawyers and counterparties in connection with legal review of subscription materials Organize and track correspondence Prepare and maintain internal master spreadsheets Assemble packets of signature pages Assist with closing transaction and prepare closing sets Form, amend, and dissolve Corporations, Limited Partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies Qualifications / Position Requirements Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines Must be punctual and reliable Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other applications as needed Strong interpersonal skills Must be able to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to proofread typed material for typographical, spelling, and grammatical errors Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ensure confidentiality of all the Firm’s and clients’ documentation and information Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record is required Compensation The expected base salary for this position is $60,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP