Corporate Blue Sky Paralegal

Corporate Blue Sky Paralegal

New York, NY

Summary

The Blue Sky Paralegal assists Blue Sky/FINRA Counsel, who leads the Firm’s blue sky and FINRA practice, with all aspects of Blue Sky and FINRA assignments across practice areas and offices and with day-to-day requests to improve utilization and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• In collaboration with the Blue Sky Counsel, manage and assist with basic and advanced blue sky-related research and filings, while providing firm-wide blue sky-related assistance to attorneys and other professional staff, as needed.
• Demonstrate an advanced proficiency, and excels, in handling blue sky-related research and filings, including blue sky registrations and renewals, Form D filings, other exemption filings in the Electronic Filing Depository (EFD), Rule 701 research and filings, Section 4(a)(2) research and filings, other exemptions research.
• In collaboration with Blue Sky Counsel, serve as a blue sky resource for attorneys and other professional staff, firm-wide.
• Maintain knowledge of up-to-date practices regarding blue sky laws and basic filing procedures.
• Responsible for timely filings and renewals of all blue sky notices and securities registrations.
• Familiar with VitalLaw/CCH Blue Sky Law Reporter topics and state comparison charts.
• Work closely with FINRA Counsel on all FINRA matters firm-wide.
• Prepare drafts of FINRA filings in the Private Offering System for all transactions firm-wide requiring such filings.
• Prepare FINRA fee memos and assist attorneys with related work.
• Coordinate FINRA fee payments.
• In collaboration with FINRA Counsel, serve as a FINRA resource for attorneys and other professional staff firm-wide.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills, efficiency and attention to detail

• Motivated, work efficiently without direct supervision, take ownership of discrete projects and develop specialized expertise
• Willing to work whatever hours are necessary to complete tasks
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize requests under time pressure and handle multiple, detailed tasks
• Ability to proofread typed material for typographical, spelling and grammatical errors
• Ensure confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation and information
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applications as needed
• Must be able to work collaboratively with lawyers and staff, demonstrating strong teamwork and a positive attitude
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record is required
• Minimum 2 plus years related experience preferred
• Knowledge of the Electronic Filing Depository and FINRA Public Offering Systems is preferred

Compensation

The expected base salary ranges from $75,000 - $120,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.