Chelsea Search Group
Fund Formation Senior Paralegal - Hybrid
Chelsea Search Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Fund Formation Senior Paralegal - Hybrid
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
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‑time logs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion
All other duties as assigned or required
Skills and experience:
Available to work overtime, as required
After orientation, 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
Paralegal Certificate preferred
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
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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
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‑time logs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion
All other duties as assigned or required
Skills and experience:
Available to work overtime, as required
After orientation, 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
Paralegal Certificate preferred
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr