Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

No

This large international New York law firm founded in 1934 has established a full-service presence. Clients include large corporations and individuals as well as small and medium-sized businesses. The firm represents a wide range of industrial, financial and commercial enterprises, both publicly and privately held. Firm lawyers represent clients in every state as well as numerous foreign jurisdictions. The firm is organized by legal specialization: corporate, e-commerce, employee benefits, estate planning, government and regulatory affairs, health law, intellectual property, international, litigation and tax. This firm offers competitive salaries and many firm lawyers also practice interdepartmentally distinguishing them from many other large law firms.
Corporate Securities Paralegal The candidate will prepare and file Form IDs with the SEC to obtain EDGAR codes. Prepare and file Form Ds with the SEC and the states. File Form As and Ds with the states, either electronically through EFD or by paper. Coordinate preparation of Form 13F. Perform blue sky research re: state exemptions. Prepare and file state registration and/or exemption documents. Prepare and file Form Ds with the SEC and the states. Prepare first drafts of response letters to state comment letters. Monitor/track state status of registrations and/or exemptions. Monitor/track and prepare annual state registration and/or exemption renewals. Assist in various types of corporate and commercial transactions, including authorizations to do business in the various states. Maintain timely and accurate timekeeping records. Retain day-to-day responsibility for the performance of general paralegal duties. Should preferably have a Bachelor's Degree and/or combination of relevant experience. Must have 5-8 years of corporate securities experience within a law firm. Prepare and file Form Ds with the SEC and the states Experience working with state securities regulatory administrators, as well as NASAA, the SEC, and FINRA. Should have knowledge of the workings of a corporation, and a general understanding, appropriate for a paralegal, of federal and state securities laws, and how to research the state blue sky laws. Must be proficient with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be familiar with practice-specific technology. Must have the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Should have familiarity with public companies with listed securities or companies that are subject to the 34 Act reporting requirements. Should have demonstrated attention to detail, reliability, and ability to learn new technology quickly. Should have excellent client service skills and the ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision. Should be flexible and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.