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.