Junior Paralegal - Investment Funds

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Junior Paralegal - Investment Funds (June 2024 Start)

Salary: Not specified, but likely competitive with industry standards
Job Title: Junior Paralegal - Investment Funds
Experience: College degree required, prior legal experience preferred

About Law Firm

Law Firm is a leading global law firm with a strong focus on private equity, M&A, investment fund formation, restructuring, and high-stakes litigation. Our team of talented professionals is driven by our core values of collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect, and gratitude. We invest in the brightest talent and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace to create dynamic teams that excel in their field.

Key Responsibilities

- Support paralegals and attorneys in the Investment Funds Group for a period of two years
- Manage and organize materials and information related to specific matters and transactions
- Assist with due diligence investigations, document productions, and closings
- Proofread, duplicate, and scan documents to PDF
- Conduct research on various databases
- Collaborate with other practice groups as needed
- Provide direct support to clients
- Handle distribution of original documents
- Perform clerical tasks as needed
- Willingness to work overtime and potentially travel

Practice Group Functions

Investment Funds:
- Prepare and file formation, tax, and securities documents
- Review investor subscription materials for accuracy and completeness
- Maintain spreadsheets and reports
- Track and index subscription booklets
- Maintain hard and soft copies of materials

Qualifications & Requirements

- College graduate with a strong interest in the legal profession and corporate law
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-pressure environment
- Strong technical skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and document management systems
- Overtime availability and a college degree required

Work Environment

This job operates on a hybrid schedule and requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.

How to Apply

To apply, please click "Apply Now" and submit your resume through our online portal.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Closing Statement

Recruiters and employment agencies will not be compensated for any referrals unless they have a signed contract with Law Firm and have been specifically asked to submit candidates. Direct contact with Law Firm employees for recruitment purposes is not allowed and may impact any future professional relationship with the firm.

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Collaboration, Talent Empowerment, Service, Inclusion, Respect, Gratitude, Legal Research, Document Management, Due Diligence, Communication, Attention to Detail, Multi-Tasking, Prioritization, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Carpe Diem, Westlaw, Relativity, Compulaw, Sharepoint.

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Qualification and Experience College Graduate, Interest in Legal Profession, Commitment to Position for 2+ Years, Excellent Oral and Written Communication, Ability to Work Independently and in a Team, Attention to Detail, Multi-Tasking, Prioritization, Technical Skills, Overtime Availability, College Degree.

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