Junior Paralegal

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence. Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure. Together, Carta is creating the end-to-end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital. The Problems You’ll Solve At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Junior Paralegal, you’ll work to: Support lawyers with first-round markups of investment-related NDAs and commercial contracts Manage document lifecycles, track deadlines, communicate with counterparties, and assist with execution 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 About You We are looking for someone who: Has bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent is preferred; prior exposure to NDAs or KYC processes is a plus but not required Eager to learn and grow. You are motivated, curious, and excited to develop expertise in legal practice – whether that is compliance, contracts, or funds Organised and efficient. You prioritize well, manage competing deadlines, and keep matters moving without losing attention to detail A strong communicator. You write and speak clearly and professionally, understanding that our clients expect crisp, concise advice A self-starter. You take initiative, work independently when needed, and proactively flag issues before they become problems A team player. You collaborate effectively with lawyers, senior paralegals, and client-facing teams across a fast-paced environment Compensation Carta’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans. Our expected cash compensation (salary + commission if applicable) range for this role is: $64,855 - $81,099 in Hamilton, NJ (hourly rate of $31.18 - $38.99) $$72,485 - $90,640 in Seattle, WA (hourly rate of $34.85 - $43.58) $61,040 - $76,328 in Sandy, UT (hourly rate of $38.92 - $45.78) *Annualized salary based on estimated 40 hour hours per week before overtime Disclosures We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. If accommodations due to a disability or medical condition are needed, please connect with the talent partner via email. Please note that all official communications from us will come from an @carta.com or @carta-external.com domain. Report any contact from unapproved domains to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr