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DLA Piper · 4 months ago

Paralegal - Investment Funds

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$43.36/hr - $62.68/hr

1+ years exp

DLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive law firm seeking a Paralegal specializing in Investment Funds. The role involves performing substantive case-related duties under attorney supervision, including preparing legal documents, coordinating with various parties, and managing documentation for transactions.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Researches, prepares and files legal UCC Financing Statements

Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents for transactions ( Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Amendments, state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books, electronic closing sets, initial drafts or certificates, short-firm closing deliverables, and filing annual reports, and assists with formation of entities Manages data rooms and matter files

Coordinates execution and delivery of documentation to other parties’ counsel, lenders, governmental agencies, etc. including all closing documentation

Develops, monitors and updates closing and other checklists

Attends closing with attorneys to manage documents and obtain all necessary signatures

Prepares closing books

Prepares documents for transactions such as closing statements

Prepares and files annual reports in states where corporations are incorporated and/or qualified to do business

Assists with due diligence

Prepares closing volumes, including index, document assembly, binding and final distribution

Performs Blue Sky research and filings

Prepares and maintains capitalizations tables as well as stock and options ledgers

Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic)

Manages data rooms and matter files

Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic)

Assembles, reviews and analyzes documents

Communicates/Liaises with judges’ chambers, court personnel, outside counsel, clients and other parties via telephone, mail and email

Organizes service and delivery of signature copies to chambers

Maintains department calendar

Qualification

Legal software proficiencyDocument preparationUCC Financing StatementsWordExcelOutlookAnalytical thinkingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School or GED

1 year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate. Individuals without a degree or certification require five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area

Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook

Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter

Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Bachelors Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate

Paralegal Certificate preferred. For California Paralegals: Must meet the California Paralegal Requirement or any other states requiring a paralegal certification