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Job Description
Paralegal (Venture Capital/Fund Formation) (Asia)The Business Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal-related billable legal support under the direction of senior paralegals, paralegal specialists and/or attorneys. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position 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
Skills and experience:
Required:
• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime, as required
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
• 1-3 years work experience (specifically in the area(s) of Fund Formation)
Preferred:
• Paralegal Certificate
Competencies:
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors, meet deadlines and maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedules
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessary
• Possess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others, including clients
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Must demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact
• Reliable, committed, and punctual
Reporting to this position: No direct reports.
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