Investment Management Paralegal

Morgan Lewis•Washington, DC

21h•$62,000 - $99,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire an entry level Paralegal in the Investment Management Practice Group. The Investment Management Paralegal will be responsible for working with attorneys, clients, accountants and other team members to prepare Securities and Exchange Commission filings, correspondence and Board meeting materials, in compliance with federal securities regulations. Morgan Lewis recognizes the benefits of supporting flexible working arrangements. This position can reside in either of the following offices: Philadelphia or Washington D.C.; with a hybrid in-office/remote working schedule. Flexibility with overtime is required. Responsibilities Performs a variety of basic and increasingly complex paralegal assignments under the supervision of attorneys and with the guidance of supervisory or experienced paralegals Prepares project timelines and serves as the “gatekeeper” for ongoing projects, monitoring progress to ensure that projects remain on track and maintaining organized project files Serves as the primary contact for financial printers and filing agents and liaises, coordinates, oversees, and facilitates the filing process to file electronic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission through its EDGAR database Assists attorneys in the preparation of various disclosure documents, such as mutual fund prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information (and supplements thereto), Part Cs, and proxy materials Assists attorneys in the preparation of various disclosure documents related to the registration of investment advisers and broker-dealers, such as Form ADVs and Uniform Applications for Broker-Dealer Registration (Form BD) and coordinates and assists with the filing process to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, as applicable Interacts with clients and working team members to distribute draft documents for review and to coordinate receipt and reconciliation of client comments on distributions Prepares agendas and materials for client boards of trustees and directors meetings Prepares and maintains compliance calendars for ongoing and anticipated projects, including anticipated regulatory filings and annual board approval items Composes first drafts of memoranda and other communications for clients and attorneys Prepares minutes for client boards of trustees and directors meetings Proofreads various documents Organizes and maintains client records and files, including ERooms and other web-based client sites, and makes client documents and files easily accessible for attorneys and working groups Performs research of federal and state securities laws and other practice related matters Demonstrates good judgment and ingenuity to apply knowledge to assess alternatives and to identify and recommend solutions Gains solid experience with common processes, best practices, and frequently used methods and systems Over time, acquires and grows knowledge of the federal securities laws and legal concepts and terminology and demonstrates the ability to apply such knowledge to daily tasks to contribute to work product in a thoughtful and effective manner Learns and applies solid computer skills and becomes proficient with practice-specific technologies and databases (e.g., Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system, Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD), Intellegize, CCH online) and becomes increasingly proficient with such technologies and databases Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to think critically and see “big picture” effects.
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities to meet moving and demanding deadlines.
Ability to follow up and follow through on tasks and project deadlines.
Ability to interact effectively and work well in a team environment.
Ability to be proactive and a self-starter to serve as a “go to” person for both internal and external needs.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm affairs.
A cover letter describing how your values, goals and experience align with the position at Morgan Lewis is expected.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of basic and increasingly complex paralegal assignments under the supervision of attorneys and with the guidance of supervisory or experienced paralegals
Prepares project timelines and serves as the “gatekeeper” for ongoing projects, monitoring progress to ensure that projects remain on track and maintaining organized project files
Serves as the primary contact for financial printers and filing agents and liaises, coordinates, oversees, and facilitates the filing process to file electronic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission through its EDGAR database
Assists attorneys in the preparation of various disclosure documents, such as mutual fund prospectuses and Statements of Additional Information (and supplements thereto), Part Cs, and proxy materials
Assists attorneys in the preparation of various disclosure documents related to the registration of investment advisers and broker-dealers, such as Form ADVs and Uniform Applications for Broker-Dealer Registration (Form BD) and coordinates and assists with the filing process to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, as applicable
Interacts with clients and working team members to distribute draft documents for review and to coordinate receipt and reconciliation of client comments on distributions
Prepares agendas and materials for client boards of trustees and directors meetings
Prepares and maintains compliance calendars for ongoing and anticipated projects, including anticipated regulatory filings and annual board approval items
Composes first drafts of memoranda and other communications for clients and attorneys
Prepares minutes for client boards of trustees and directors meetings
Proofreads various documents
Organizes and maintains client records and files, including ERooms and other web-based client sites, and makes client documents and files easily accessible for attorneys and working groups
Performs research of federal and state securities laws and other practice related matters
Demonstrates good judgment and ingenuity to apply knowledge to assess alternatives and to identify and recommend solutions
Gains solid experience with common processes, best practices, and frequently used methods and systems
Over time, acquires and grows knowledge of the federal securities laws and legal concepts and terminology and demonstrates the ability to apply such knowledge to daily tasks to contribute to work product in a thoughtful and effective manner
Learns and applies solid computer skills and becomes proficient with practice-specific technologies and databases (e.g., Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) system, Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD), Intellegize, CCH online) and becomes increasingly proficient with such technologies and databases
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Morgan Lewis offers attractive benefits and competitive salaries.
Our compensation structure rewards exceptional performance and recognizes the talent and experience that our people gain with each year of service.
We are committed to offering the best and most comprehensive benefits including:
Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Domestic partner coverage
Parental leave
Vacation and holiday leave
Life and accident insurance
Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long term disability.
Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at www.morganlewis.com and selecting “Careers.”