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.

Essential Duties and 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.

Qualifications/Position 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

Education and/or Experience

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 $80,000 - $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. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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