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≈ $122k – $284k per year (Estimated)
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In office (New York, Boston)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Cooley scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Cooley is an American law firm focused on business law for technology and life sciences companies and the investors behind them. Its practices cover venture capital and private equity, corporate securities and capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, technology and life sciences transactions, intellectual property and litigation, serving clients in more than 20 industries from offices across the United States, Europe and Asia. Founded in San Francisco in 1920, it hires paralegals, legal talent and business professionals as well as lawyers. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Senior Fund Formation Paralegal

Cooley is seeking a Fund Formation Senior Paralegal.

Position summary: Fund Formation paralegals provide paralegal support to Cooley attorneys and senior paralegals and performs administrative duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Position responsibilities:

  • All facets of emerging company and venture fund work including:
  • Preparation and maintenance of organizational documents
  • Preparation of partnership and limited liability company agreements
  • Preparation of side letters, transfer agreements, admission agreements and other amendments
  • Conducting investor suitability due diligence
  • Research of Federal and State securities regulations in connection with fund formations
  • Preparation and filing of requisite notices
  • Conduct due diligence review of documents and with the preparation of opinions and backup in connection with fund formation
  • Handle SEC compliance reporting on behalf of venture fund clients with respect to their public company stock portfolios
  • Turn in time sheets, e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion
  • All other duties as assigned or required

Skills and experience:

Required:

  • Available to work overtime, as required
  • After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
  • Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in Fund Formation

Preferred:

  • Paralegal Certificate

Competencies:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment for multiple supervisors, meet deadlines and maintain flexibility with work assignments (including changes in attorney/paralegal assignments) and work schedules
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments as well as delegate tasks to service departments when necessary
  • Possess excellent written, communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work well with others, including clients
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Must demonstrate initiative, diplomacy, and tact
  • Reliable, committed, and punctual

Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program.

EOE.

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $65.00 - $85.00 ($135,200.00 - $176,800.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

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