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Kirkland & Ellis · 1 month ago

Paralegal II – Investment Funds

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Kirkland & Ellis is a leading law firm that excels in tackling sophisticated legal challenges. They are seeking an experienced Paralegal II – Investment Funds to support complex corporate transactions and assist in the formation and administration of investment funds while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Financial ServicesLaw EnforcementLegal

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain detailed Excel spreadsheets tracking investor subscriptions and related data for multiple investment funds

Update and maintain SharePoint systems and calendars to monitor deadlines, filings, and project milestones

Prepare and coordinate the filing of formation, tax, and securities documents, including Form IDs and Form Ds with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Review investor subscription materials for accuracy and completeness, track booklet submissions, and manage indexing and follow-up through firm databases

Support pre-closing, closing, and post-closing activities, including managing signature page distribution and documentation

Partner with attorneys and other paralegals in the Corporate Department to ensure smooth workflow, timely execution, and exceptional client service

Qualification

Paralegal certificateFund formation experienceInvestment management experienceMicrosoft ExcelDocument Management SystemCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Candidates located in California must meet the requirements of California Business & Professions Code 6450, which include possession of a paralegal certificate from an approved program, or equivalent qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within a law firm handling complex corporate matters and transactional work in fund formation or investment management

Strong command of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience with a Document Management System (DMS); Microsoft Access experience is a plus

Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-pressure environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed to meet client and project demands