Private Funds Paralegal

Private Funds Paralegal

LHH is looking for a Private Funds and Investment Management Paralegal for a law firm in Chicago.

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3 days onsite / 2 remote after 90 days)

Temp to Hire: Open to fully remote candidates

Firm Overview:

• Fast-growing firm: 30 new hires this year
• 100+ attorneys, only 4 executive assistants
• No annual billable requirement
• Bonus eligible
• Paralegals must perform some admin work

Practice Area:

• Private Funds & Investment Management
• Role supports 5 attorneys within the Funds Group

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have prior funds experience
• Open to candidates from: In-house legal departments, Traditional law firms, JD, LLM, current (possibly part-time) law students

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in fund formation and entity organization
• Manage investor onboarding and closings
• Prepare and file regulatory documents (Form D, ADV, Blue Sky, FATCA/CRS)
• Maintain fund databases and corporate records
• Coordinate with fund administrators, auditors, and consultants
• Conduct legal research (securities/funds regulations)
• Draft legal documents: correspondence, certificates, governance docs
• Support fund operations (amendments, communications, dissolution)
• Ensure proper execution and documentation storage

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Paralegal Certificate preferred)
• 3+ years in private funds, investment management, or corporate law
• Strong understanding of fund structures & securities regulations
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Tech-savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office, legal research tools, NetDocs, SharePoint
• Works independently and collaboratively

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with investor portals and fund management platforms
• Familiarity with SEC, CFTC, and state securities regulations
• Comfort working with institutional investors and complex fund structures

$32.00 to $50.00 per hour

Benefits: Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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