Paralegal - Investment Funds

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Summary

Under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of substantive case, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel, other parties and outside vendors.

Location

This position can sit in either our Austin, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

* Researches, prepares and files legal UCC Financing Statements

* Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents for transactions ( Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Amendments, state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books, electronic closing sets, initial drafts or certificates, short-firm closing deliverables, and filing annual reports, and assists with formation of entities Manages data rooms and matter files.

* Coordinates execution and delivery of documentation to other parties' counsel, lenders, governmental agencies, etc. including all closing documentation.

* Develops, monitors and updates closing and other checklists.

* Attends closing with attorneys to manage documents and obtain all necessary signatures.

* Prepares closing books.

* Prepares documents for transactions such as closing statements.

* Prepares and files annual reports in states where corporations are incorporated and/or qualified to do business.

* Assists with due diligence.

* Prepares closing volumes, including index, document assembly, binding and final distribution.

* Performs Blue Sky research and filings.

* Prepares and maintains capitalizations tables as well as stock and options ledgers.

* Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic).

* Manages data rooms and matter files.

* Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic).

* Assembles, reviews and analyzes documents.

* Communicates/Liaises with judges' chambers, court personnel, outside counsel, clients and other parties via telephone, mail and email.

* Organizes service and delivery of signature copies to chambers.

* Maintains department calendar.

* Experience with secondaries reviews.

Desired Skills

Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Experience with legal software such as Relativity, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw or similar application required. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter. Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in office across the firm.

Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Education

* High School or GED

Preferred Education

* Bachelors Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate

Certificates

* Paralegal Certificate preferred. For California Paralegals:
Must meet the California Paralegal Requirement or any other states requiring a paralegal certification.

Minimum Years of Experience

* 1 year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate. Individuals without a degree or certification require five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

* Business Acumen:
Understand the firm's business model, operations, and strategic goals; work with PG leadership to develop and implement their strategies and initiatives in alignment to the firm's.

* Relationship Building:
Build trust and rapport…