1940 Act Paralegal

Paralegal AssistantThe candidate provides paralegal assistance to senior attorneys in furtherance of an array of business line objectives (investment management, executive, and sales and marketing) and in support of a broad range of mutual fund regulatory and administrative requirements (pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940). The candidate also provides significant work in drafting, negotiating, and maintaining a range of contractual and related type arrangements. Significant contact with business line staff, counterparties, outside counsel, auditors, mutual fund board members and, to a limited degree, regulators is required and desired.A paralegal certificate from a business school, college or university, or for Corporate Secretarial Services only equivalent work experience (up to 3 years) is required.

Experience as a paralegal will be in a corporate, government or private legal firm environment. Strong analytical skills; proven oral and written and communication skills; foundation in planning and organizing; foundation in problem analysis/solving skills; demonstrated ability to deliver precise and timely work products; ability to demonstrate initiative and high work standards; ability to manage multi-tasks and stress are essential.