Alevistar Legal Search · 2 weeks ago
Paralegal- Single Family Office (Investments/Fund Formation/Trusts/Estates)
Alevistar Legal Search is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal for a prominent Single Family Office in the Philadelphia suburbs. The role involves assisting the General Counsel and Investment Director with legal, investment, and operational matters, including corporate compliance and estate planning.
Responsibilities
Review and revise legal investment documents, such as direct deal/shareholder documents, private fund subscription agreements, investor questionnaires, limited partnership agreements, and side letters
Document and track key contractual and compliance dates
Track and monitor investor/shareholder rights for direct investments
Facilitate execution of signatures and documents via DocuSign; assist in maintaining full set of final and executed legal documents
Data entry and tracking for private fund investments such as market values, capital calls, distributions, and other necessary inputs
Open bank accounts, obtain EINs, and prepare related documentation
Ongoing reporting reconciliation
Create and maintain shared portal and data-room credentials
Create and form entities, maintain entity database, and corporate books and records
Corporate compliance, including formation filings, annual reports and consents, etc. Prepare necessary certificates of designation, resolutions and consents
Coordinate with outside investment service providers and professionals
Maintain trust database and trust books and records
Prepare estate planning documents related to wills, trusts, distributions, and powers of attorney, powers of appointment, etc
Manage trust accounts, including preparing documentation for banks and custodians, recordkeeping and documenting distributions to beneficiaries
Coordinate with outside counsel, financial advisors and other professionals involved in estate planning
Other tasks as assigned by the General Counsel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business or similar preferred with paralegal certificate
Minimum 5 years experience as family office, investment/corporate and/or trusts & estates paralegal
Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency
Ability to Maintain Strict Confidentiality
Ability to Manage Time and Tasks Effectively
Solid Interpersonal Skills
Strong understanding of corporate law, including corporate compliance, trust and partnership structures and investment vehicles
Knowledge of estate planning and probate law
Familiarity with financial statements and investment analysis
Excellent research and analytical skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with family office clients, attorneys, and other professionals
Benefits
Excellent benefits