About Kirkland & Ellis At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development. As one of the world's leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don't just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including 3,500 lawyers) operating from 20 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions The office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking a paralegal who will support multiple Investment Funds partners and the overall practice on a variety of transactions.
- Prepares and maintains excel spreadsheets tracking investor subscriptions
- Updates and maintains calendar for various deadlines
- Prepares and files (or coordinates the filing of) formation, tax and securities documents
- Reviews investor subscription materials for completeness, correctness and consistency
- Reviews and handles Subscription Booklet, Tracking, Indexing, and follow-up
- Prepares and maintains various spreadsheets and reports
- Maintains hard and soft copies of subscription booklets and other related materials
- Maintains investor information and documents in the firm's proprietary e-subscription platform
- Prepares closing notices
- Prepares and maintains side letter compendia
- Assists with pre-closing, closing and post-closing activities
- Handles signature page distribution to client
- Prepares and files Form ID with the SEC and obtains SEC EDGAR codes
- Prepares and files Form D with SEC
- Provide legal and administrative support to Paralegals and Attorneys in the practice group
- Commitment to work overtime, as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment.
Qualifications & Requirements Education, Work Experience, Skills This position requires 5+ years of experience preferably in a law firm handling complex matters for large corporate clients. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in transactional matters including fund formation, and investment management. Additional qualifications include excellent analytical and organizational abilities, solid communication and management skills, creativity and initiative. A successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as with a team, have an acute attention to detail, and is able to multi-task and prioritize while working in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment. Flexibility for travel, and work overtime is required.
Technologies/Software - Strong technical skills are required, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and a form of Document Management System.
How to Apply Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click Apply Now. Compensation: The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.
- New York CIty - $85,000 -$160,000
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