Fund Formation Case Assistant

Location: Palo Alto, United States

Salary: $34.00–$37.00 per hour ($70,720–$76,960 annually)

Company

Legal services firm providing support for emerging company and venture fund matters.

What you will do

• Support attorneys and paralegals on emerging company and venture fund matters.
• Prepare and maintain organizational documents, partnership and limited liability company agreements, side letters, transfer agreements, admission agreements, and amendments.
• Conduct investor suitability due diligence and review documents for fund formation matters.
• Research federal and state securities regulations and assist with required notices and filings.
• Support preparation of legal opinions and backup materials, as well as SEC compliance reporting for venture fund clients.
• Maintain time sheets and e-timelogs, meet the minimum annual billing requirement of 1,600 hours, and complete administrative duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Availability to work overtime as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, and other firm applications after orientation.
• Strong organization, prioritization, written communication, proofreading, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively for multiple supervisors in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, initiative, diplomacy, flexibility, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Nice to have

• Paralegal certificate.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings, and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care, and parental support benefits.
• 20 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Parental leave and fertility benefits.