Cooley LLP · 1 month ago
Fund Formation Senior Paralegal
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$50/hr - $70/hr
5+ years expCooley LLP is a leading law firm seeking a Fund Formation Senior Paralegal to provide paralegal support to attorneys and senior paralegals. The role involves handling all facets of emerging company and venture fund work, including the preparation of organizational documents and conducting due diligence related to fund formations.
Document PreparationLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
All facets of emerging company and venture fund work including:
Preparation and maintenance of organizational documents
Preparation of partnership and limited liability company agreements
Preparation of side letters, transfer agreements, admission agreements and other amendments
Conducting investor suitability due diligence
Research of Federal and State securities regulations in connection with fund formations
Preparation and filing of requisite notices
Conduct due diligence review of documents and with the preparation of opinions and backup in connection with fund formation
Handle SEC compliance reporting on behalf of venture fund clients with respect to their public company stock portfolios
Turn in time sheets, e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion
All other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Available to work overtime, as required
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Bachelor's Degree
Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in Fund Formation
Preferred
Paralegal Certificate
Benefits
Medical
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Company
Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Victor Nunez
Chief Operating Officer
Charley Haley
Partner
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