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Title : Corporate Paralegal

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # KVLX753660


Corporate Paralegal Duties: Participate as a team member and assist attorneys, paralegals and other members of the firm in the Investment Management practice group primarily, with support of other practice groups as necessary. Work directly with certain key Investment Management clients, handling individual and ongoing projects. Assist with managing, filing, proofreading and drafting all documents and correspondence related to mutual funds and/or unit investment trusts. Availability for overtime is required. Assists with the drafting and shows high-level understanding of various regulatory and organizational fund documents such as registration statements, shareholder reports, and annual disclosure updates by creating prospectus or statement of additional information shells, risk matrices, or ancillary documents to accompany filings (facing sheets, Part Cs, etc.). Coordinates the filing of various regulatory and organizational fund documents, including review of printer proofs in a systematic way to include comparison against source documents, checks for comment incorporation, and review of table of contents, series/class identifiers, and section references. Takes lead in coordinating activities of client team participants and managing work flow to ensure deadlines are met; May serve as primary liaison with outside clients. Assists with fund launches and mergers and drafts initial formation documents and certificates based on previous models. Conducts research using the EDGAR database via the sec.gov general search engine and alternative search programs. Drafts, edits and prepares board meeting agendas, minutes and compilation of board materials. Performs other work-related duties as assigned by other corporate paralegals and other individuals within the corporate management structure. The candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or an associates degree in paralegal studies. Will involve significant contact with lawyers and paralegals at the firm and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be a demonstrated self-starter who is both highly organized and a team player. Able to maintain strict confidentiality of the firms internal and personnel affairs and client information. Understands ethics of position including ethical rules in regards to confidentiality, billing, and client representation and advocacy. Able to interact effectively and professionally with clients and all levels of personnel, including attorneys, co-workers, management and support staff. Able to be a proactive, self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context. Able to own professional development by seeking out feedback and learning new skills. Able to embrace new processes and incorporate new technology to meet client demands as they evolve. Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities; able to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple, detailed tasks. Must be team-oriented and able to share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties. Able to plan, organize and complete multiple related tasks. Able to exert influence at all levels of the organization. Able to problem solve and work with minimal supervision. Able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment for resolution. Must deliver high quality work product and display ownership, having the ability to follow up and follow through. Must possess the ability to work independently, as well as on teams, in a fast-paced environment. Able to effectively work in a multi-office environment and a culturally and educationally diverse environment. Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
 
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