Make an impact at Goodwin, where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition.
Our 1,200-plus lawyers across the United States, Europe and Asia excel at complex transactions, high-stakes litigation and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity and financial industries.
Our unique combination of deep experience serving both the innovators and investors in a rapidly-changing, technology-driven economy sets us apart.
Also a global destination for business professionals, Goodwin’s team of professional staff was named in 2019 the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.At Goodwin we realize that being a paralegal is not just a job, it is a profession.
As professionals, Paralegals are offered opportunities to play key roles on our client teams while also developing themselves to the highest caliber.
Goodwin Paralegals work side-by-side with attorneys to provide high-quality, cost effective legal services on each of our groundbreaking matters.
They add value through experience, advising on how to best approach tasks at hand.As a Private Investment Funds Paralegal at Goodwin, you will be part of a team who is known for creating innovative fund structures that accomplish client goals and meet the unique tax, regulatory and other requirements.
You will be able to work with experts work with interdisciplinary teams to provide counsel at every stage of a fund, drawing on the collective knowledge and experience of our firm’s tax, securities, ERISA, banking and other financial services practices.What you do:Creates fund entitiesResearches Blue SkyPrepares Form DsMaintains fund tracking spreadsheetsOrganizes subscription agreementsAssists with the preparation and organization of documents necessary to close funds
• Who you are:BA/BS preferredMinimum of 5 years of relevant experienceExperience on both borrower and lender side of leveraged finance transactions preferred, but not requiredParalegal Certificate or qualifying work experience requiredStrong organizational and communication skillsAbility to exude a high level of attention to detailCapable of handling multiple responsibilitiesAbility to work well in a team oriented environmentAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required#LI-HF1Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
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