Cooley LLP

Fund Formation Senior Paralegal

Cooley LLP$114K — $176K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in Fund Formation
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and iManage after orientation
  • Availability for overtime as required

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain organizational documents for funds
  • Draft partnership and limited liability company agreements
  • Prepare side letters and other amendments
  • Conduct investor due diligence
  • Research Federal and State securities regulations
  • Handle SEC compliance reporting for public company stock portfolios
  • Turn in timesheets and fulfill administrative duties

Benefits

  • Full range of elective benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Health savings account with applicable medical plan
  • Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
  • 21 days of Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays
  • Firm-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Full Job Description
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.

About Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP is an American international law firm, headquartered in Palo Alto, California with offices worldwide. The firm's practice areas include corporate, litigation, intellectual property, fund formation, public markets, employment, life sciences, clean tech, real estate, and tax. Cooley's clients include private and public companies, financial institutions, venture capital firms, and nonprofit organizations. Cooley has been recognized as one of the top law firms for technology and life sciences companies. The firm has also been recognized for its diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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1920

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