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:
$102,000 - $130,000 if located in New York.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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with strong academic credentials
- 4–7 years of experience at a large law firm or hedge fund
- Experience or familiarity with hedge funds, offering documents, and SEC filings
- Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others
- Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage numerous projects with competing deadlines and priorities
What We Do
Sidley is an elite global law firm with approximately 2,300 lawyers and 21 offices worldwide. It advises clients on complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Its lawyers and business professionals work across commercial, regulatory, and financial centers, using cross-border legal expertise and cultural awareness to deliver innovative strategies and clarity for clients navigating a dynamic global business environment.
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