Fund Formation Paralegal

Cooley LLP • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $66,560 - $118,560

About The Position

Fund Formation Paralegal Cooley 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:

Requirements

• 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 2 years of Fund Formation experience

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certificate

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program.
• 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 20 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level