AMIF Paralegal

Job Description

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us.  Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

We are seeking Paralegal to join the Asset Management and Investment Funds practice group in the Boston, New York or Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in securities-related and/or corporate legal matters. Candidates should have experience with fund formation and governance, Blue Sky research, preparation of Form D and Form ADV, federal and state securities laws and investment company filings. Knowledge of the SEC EDGAR, FINRA IARD/CRD and EFD filing systems and processes is preferred.

The candidate must be a demonstrated self-starter who is both highly organized and a team player. Applicants must have strong organizational and writing skills, demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, and possess the ability to manage simultaneous projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Supervising lawyer(s), practice area leaders (PALs) and practice group coordinators (PGC’s); Director of Administration; Director of Practice Support; Paralegal Manager; paralegals, and clients

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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  Experience with Blue Sky research, obtaining SEC access codes, preparation of Form D and Form ADV, and documents required for state securities filings.
• Assist with drafting and filing documents for formation of new corporate entities incorporated in Delaware including initial Certificate of Formation/Incorporation, LLC agreements, limited partnership agreements, bylaws and related agreements.
• Track investor information for fund clients via spreadsheets and databases, and maintain client filing schedules.
• Research state corporate laws regarding foreign qualifications and Blue Sky compliance.
• Experience with Section 13 and 16 filings.
• Post-closing responsibilities include making necessary securities filings, preparing closing volumes and updating corporate records.
• Document support in fund closings, corporate restructurings, conversions, re-incorporations and dissolutions.
• Draft and process legal response letters in connection with audit requests in compliance with established firm processes.
• Familiarity with private fund offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and public securities regulation (’33 and ‘34 Acts).

• College degree required or certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association with a minimum of two (2) years of paralegal experience in the relevant subject area
• Working understanding of the legal terminology and the foundation of law specific to the practice group
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to be trained on specific practice group technology
• Display the ability to express himself/herself clearly using proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary; comments are organized and precise; is able to describe a set of facts in an organized, clear, and concise manner
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information to team in required format
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow up on assignments and produce a quality work product with appropriate oversight
• Maintain a positive, flexible and committed attitude; work collaboratively as part of a practice support team
• Ability and time management skills to work independently and meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions
• Critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work, a willingness to follow instructions, and responsibility to bring all problems, concerns, or discrepancies to the attention of the supervising lawyer
• Remain current in practice area industry trends and in the legal profession; proactively seek out training opportunities
• Use sound judgment in decision making to solve problems and achieve defined business outcomes
• Organize and prioritize workload with minimal supervision; proactively seek additional work as utilization allows
• Take the initiative in handling projects and anticipating what needs to be done; capture all information to complete the assigned project successfully
• Understand and follow specific and detailed instructions in oral and/or written form; ask appropriate questions to confirm project parameters including deadlines

Compensation Salary $79,000 - $132,000

The compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.

ABOUT THE FIRM

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world.  We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world. 

The industry recognition the firm has garnered emanates from the foundation of a global community aligned on behalf of our clients. The people at K&L Gates are committed to working together to create a legacy for each other, the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we serve. We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals.

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BENEFITS

K&L Gates offers our personnel a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time personnel include:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact askHR@klgates.com.