Fund Formation Case Assistant

Fund Formation Case Assistant Cooley is seeking a Fund Formation Case Assistant Position summary: Provides paralegal support to attorneys and paralegals and performs administrative duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Position responsibilities: • Assist with 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 • Assist with research of Federal and State securities regulations in connection with fund formations • Assist with the preparation and filing of requisite notices • Assist with due diligence review of documents and with the preparation of opinions and backup in connection with fund formation • Assist with SEC compliance reporting on behalf of venture fund clients with respect to their public company stock portfolios • Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually • 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: • Available to work overtime, as required • After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications • Bachelor’s Degree 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 Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE. The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $34.00 - $37.00 ($70,720.00 - $76,960.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid