Senior Paralegal

Virtus is dedicated to the success of employees and helping everyone on our team achieve their goals.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing organization with the resources of a large firm and the innovative environment of an entrepreneurial company that promotes collaboration and employee engagement. Every member of our team is empowered to make a tangible impact in offering clients high-quality investment strategies to meet their financial needs and delivering value for our shareholders.

We are an organization where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Professional development opportunities help employees enhance their skills and grow in their careers. Meaningful financial rewards and a comprehensive package of benefits support employees at every stage of life and encourage work-life balance, and physical, emotional and mental well-being.

We believe in the value of a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment and are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.

The Senior Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support as part of the team of attorneys who advise and support the Company’s asset management business including its open- and closed-end funds and Exchange-traded funds.

Job Duties:

• Prepare draft meeting minutes, notices, agendas, executive summaries, resolutions, unanimous written consents, D&O questionnaires and other memoranda.
• Assist business personnel and fund counsel on the drafting, review and assembly of regulatory fund filings such as registration statements and exhibits, disclosure documents and other filings relating to new fund launches and proxy statements.
• Assist in the preparation, assembly and dissemination of materials for Board of Directors meetings, including assembling and obtaining applicable reports for electronic board books.
• Maintain and adhere to legal filing calendars and recurring board agendas; maintain director and officer biographies.
• Assist with the drafting, review and coordination and execution of fund agreements and other legal documents.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved paralegal school preferred.
• Minimum 6-8 years of paralegal experience.
• Prior Investment Company Act of 1940 experience at an asset manager, other third-party administrator or law firm.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to manage to a timeline and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Capable of independently producing high quality routine paralegal work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate status of projects in a timely manner.
• Highly motivated with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with Diligent Board books or another electronic board book portal a plus.
• Experience with Wdesk or other EDGAR/Section 16 filing software a plus.

The starting salary range is $112,000 to $137,500.

The starting salary offer will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan.