Paralegal, Funds

Carta•San Francisco, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers.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. For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page. You will be joining our Funds team in the America's under Carta Law. Carta Law is the largest AI-native law firm for private capital, born from the combination of Avantia Law and Carta. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transaction KYC, and high-volume legal work with a speed and consistency that traditional law firms simply can't match. As a Junior Paralegal, you will rotate across or specialize within one of three practice areas depending on your strengths and interests.

Requirements

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.
An undergraduate Law degree or equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior exposure to LP Transfer processes is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare initial drafts of LP transfer documents (transfer agreements, consents, subscription agreements)
Liaise with transfer parties on process and timings, and assist with execution workflows
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