Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP · 2 hours ago
Senior Paralegal - Investment Management
New York, New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$92K/yr - $146K/yr
6+ years expMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is one of the world’s leading global law firms, and they are seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal for their Investment Management Practice Group. The Senior Paralegal will work as an integral part of client teams to perform a variety of tasks for Private Fund clients within the Investment Management practice area.
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Responsibilities
Performs a variety of basic and increasingly complex work under the supervision of attorneys and with the guidance of supervisory or senior paralegals
Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills to manage ongoing projects and assist attorneys in meeting project deadlines and client needs
Assists attorneys with the formation of new entities (corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, etc.) and related organizational matters (State filings, tax identification numbers (EINs), etc.)
Completes, coordinates, and manages transfer processes for sales and purchases of interests in private funds (including transfer documents, investor questionnaires, anti-money laundering and know-your-client packets, and more)
Participates in hedge fund and private equity fund launches and periodic fund raising
Drafts, monitors and completes subscription documents
Maintains project timelines and agendas, organizing materials and otherwise assisting with a variety of new and ongoing projects
Serves as the “gatekeeper” for ongoing projects, monitoring progress to ensure that projects remain on track and maintaining organized project files
Interacts with clients and working team members to distribute draft documents for review and to coordinate receipt and reconciliation of client comments on distributions
Coordinates signatures for contracts, including e-Signatures and DocuSign
Compiles closing documents and post-closing records
Proofreads various documents
Organizes and maintains client records and files and makes client documents and files easily accessible for attorneys and working groups
Over time, acquires and grows knowledge of the federal securities laws and legal concepts and terminology and demonstrates the ability to apply such knowledge to daily tasks to contribute to work products in a thoughtful and effective manner
Applies solid computer skills and becomes proficient with practice-specific technologies
Demonstrates good judgment, common sense, and ingenuity to apply knowledge to assess alternatives and to identify and recommend solutions
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college, or equivalent combination of experience and education
A minimum of 6 years of transactional paralegal experience at a large law firm
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to think critically and see 'big picture' effects
Ability to multi-task and shift priorities to meet moving and demanding deadlines
Ability to follow up and follow through on tasks and project deadlines
Ability to interact effectively and work well in a team environment
Ability to be proactive and a self-starter to serve as a 'go to' person for both internal and external needs
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm affairs
Ability to work overtime
Benefits
Medical coverage, with a variety of plans
Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Domestic partner coverage
Parental leave
Vacation and holiday leave
Life and accident insurance
Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long-term disability
Company
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
From our offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we work with clients ranging from established, global Fortune 100 companies to enterprising startups.
1001-5000 employees
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