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Seton Hall University

Paralegal

Newark, NJ

$31.22/hr

This grant-funded paralegal will join one other grant-funded paralegal to support the work of attorneys and students on this large grant. The DDDI paralegal will support attorneys and students with ...

Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Paralegal I - IFG

Chicago, IL · On-site

What You'll Do The New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking an Investment Funds Paralegal to support multiple partners and attorneys within the Investment Funds practice. In this role, you ...

Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Paralegal I - IFG

New York, NY · On-site

What You'll Do The New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking an Investment Funds Paralegal to support multiple partners and attorneys within the Investment Funds practice. In this role, you ...

Alston & Bird's

Paralegal - Investment Funds

New York, NY · On-site

$115K - $155K/yr

Alston & Bird's is seeking an experienced Securities Paralegal to work in our Investment Funds practice group in our New York City office. Qualified candidates will have at least 7-10+ years ...

U.S. Bank

Paralegal

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

S. Bank, is one of the country's largest service providers for mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and closed-end funds. The Regulatory Administration Paralegal position is part of the ...

US Bank

Paralegal

Milwaukee, WI · Hybrid

S. Bank, is one of the country's largest service providers for mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and closed-end funds. The Regulatory Administration Paralegal position is part of the ...

Simpson-Thacher-

Manager, Funds Paralegals

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$161K/yr

Job SummaryThe Paralegal Manager is responsible for overseeing staffing, utilization, professional development and day-to-day operational support for the Corporate paralegal team. This role partners ...

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How much do funds paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for funds paralegal in the United States is $71,376.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a funds paralegal?

Funds Paralegals are legal professionals who assist attorneys and clients with matters related to investment funds, such as hedge funds, private equity funds, and mutual funds. They help prepare and review legal documents, coordinate fund formations, maintain regulatory filings, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Funds Paralegals play a key role in supporting legal teams throughout the lifecycle of a fund, from inception to dissolution, and often interact with clients, regulators, and service providers. Their expertise helps streamline complex transactions and maintain accurate records.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a funds paralegal?

To thrive as a Funds Paralegal, you need a solid understanding of investment funds, legal documentation, and compliance, often supported by a paralegal certificate or relevant degree. Proficiency with legal research databases, document management systems, and Microsoft Office is typically required. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are critical soft skills for managing complex documentation and collaborating with legal teams. These competencies ensure accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in supporting fund transactions and legal processes.

What are some common challenges faced by a funds paralegal when working with multiple investment funds simultaneously?

Funds Paralegals often manage documentation and compliance requirements for several investment funds at once, which can present challenges in prioritizing deadlines and staying organized. Each fund may have distinct regulatory filing requirements, investor communications, and transaction timelines, making attention to detail and effective multitasking essential. Close collaboration with attorneys, fund managers, and compliance teams is typical, and proactive communication helps ensure all parties are aligned. Leveraging project management tools and maintaining clear checklists can help Funds Paralegals efficiently juggle multiple responsibilities.

What is the difference between Funds Paralegal vs Fund Accountant?

AspectFunds ParalegalFund Accountant
CredentialsParalegal certification, legal educationAccounting degree, CPA or similar
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, legal departmentsFinancial firms, investment companies
Industry UsageLegal support for fund transactionsFinancial reporting and fund valuation
Common TasksPreparing legal documents, due diligenceCalculating NAV, preparing financial statements

The main difference is that Funds Paralegals focus on legal support related to funds, while Fund Accountants handle financial calculations and reporting. Both roles require specialized knowledge but serve different functions within the fund industry.

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Infographic showing various Funds Paralegal job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,376 per year, or $34.3 per hour.

Manager, Funds Paralegals

New York, NY • On-site

Simpson Thacher and Bartlett LLP
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$159K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Overview
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is one of the world's leading international law firms. The Firm was established in 1884 and has approximately 2,000 lawyers. Headquartered in New York with offices in Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Dallas, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Palo Alto, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington, D.C., the Firm provides coordinated legal advice and transactional capability to clients around the globe.
Job Summary
The Paralegal Manager is responsible for overseeing staffing, utilization, professional development and day-to-day operational support for the Funds paralegal team. This role partners closely with assigning attorneys, Practice Directors and other Firm stakeholders to manage resource allocation, balance workloads across offices, support performance management and advance team effectiveness. The Paralegal Manager also leads recruiting, onboarding, training and engagement initiatives, while identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen communication and enhance workflows through innovation, including the integration of automation and AI tools.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
Staffing, Resource Allocation and Workflow Management
  • Support the Funds practice groups in resource allocation, staffing strategy and productivity management
  • Communicate with assigning attorneys to respond to and clarify staffing requests, and coordinate with paralegals regarding capacity, bandwidth and overall workflow
  • Partner with Practice Directors to manage utilization, workload distribution and cross-office collaboration
  • Analyze weekly and monthly reports to monitor paralegal time, capacity and availability, enabling efficient matter assignment, reallocation of work and effective load balancing
  • Oversee work assignment policies, procedures and systems, including assignment tracking, time-entry compliance and time off requests and approvals
  • Manage departures and transitions, including work handoff, reallocation of assignments and knowledge transfer
  • Serve as a point person for issue-spotting, problem-solving and resolution on staffing, workflow and team-related matters

Hiring, Performance Management, Professional Development and Team Support
  • Assist with recruiting and hiring processes, including identifying hiring needs, interviewing, and selecting candidates
  • Plan and lead the onboarding and orientation of new paralegals to facilitate effective integration into the group
  • Manage the performance review process for Funds paralegals, including the mid-year check-ins and year-end reviews, and support contribute to a culture of feedback and coaching
  • Monitor, escalate and help address performance issues in coordination with relevant Firm leadership and Human Resources, as appropriate
  • Serve as a resource to paralegals by providing guidance, mentorship and connections to Firm and professional development resources
  • Identify training and development needs and help design and implement substantive training programs aligned with Firm standards
  • Connect regularly with paralegals to monitor morale, solicit feedback and address concerns proactively
  • Develop and lead initiatives that foster team cohesion, engagement and meaningful connection across the group

Client and Stakeholder Coordination
  • Liaise with appropriate client or Firm contacts regarding staffing protocols, best practices and secondment coordination
  • Collaborate with Practice Directors and other Firm stakeholders to support operational goals and service delivery

Operations, Process Improvement and Innovation
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend and implement process improvements to enhance service delivery and team effectiveness
  • Identify opportunities to leverage automation and AI tools to improve workflows, and help develop related training, governance and best practices
  • Facilitate communication across paralegal cohorts, including drafting and managing regular and targeted communications
  • Coordinate group meetings, including developing agendas, identifying substantive topics and organizing presentations

Reporting, Budgeting and Administrative Support
  • Assist with annual budget preparation, operational expense tracking and related reporting
  • Prepare or contribute to management reporting on utilization, staffing trends, hiring needs and other key operational metrics
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education
Required
  • Bachelor's degree required

Preferred
  • Knowledge of legal principles and practices a plus

Skills and Experience
Required
  • 5 to 7 years of experience at a law firm or professional services firm
  • Demonstrated experience managing staffing, resource allocation, utilization and workflow coordination in a fast-paced professional services environment
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, including experience with coaching, mentoring, performance management and employee development
  • Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess competing priorities and make sound, timely decisions
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, paralegals, clients and administrative leadership
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding environment
  • Strong attention to detail and a high degree of self-motivation, with the ability to produce accurate, timely and complete work product
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with close attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong technical skills including proficiency in MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Must be flexible and willing to work outside of core business hours as necessary

Salary Information
NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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