Paralegal - Blue Sky

A Blue Sky Paralegal assists lawyers in the Regulatory and Enforcement and Investment Funds Practice Groups.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to managing the Securities and Exchange Commission and state regulatory filings for over 1,000 active hedge funds, commodity pools and private equity funds.

• Interact with clients on a daily basis regarding sales management and regulatory filing requirements.

• Interact with Sidley attorneys on a daily basis gathering information to prepare regulatory filings.

• Maintain Sidley’s proprietary Blue Sky website and supervise and assist with client usage.

• Analyze information contained in fund offering documents in preparing regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the states.

• Prepare and file SEC documents and Blue Sky notices.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with strong academic credentials.

• A minimum of 4 – 7 years’ experience at a large law firm or hedge fund.

• Experience/familiarity with hedge funds, offering documents and filings with the SEC.

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• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Good judgment

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others

• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

• Able to work under pressure

• Able to manage numerous projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.