Fund Legal- Assistant Vice President

A Paralegal Manager will generally have at least six years of experience as a paralegal, including significant experience in the financial services industry, and three or more years of management experience. A Paralegal Manager must work closely with attorneys and paralegals to ensure that high-quality service is delivered to clients on a timely basis. The Paralegal Manager must demonstrate the ability to work with minimal direction from senior attorneys and to train and mentor junior staff. In addition, a Paralegal Manager must demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of day-to-day legal administration services for mutual fund clients and of the 1940 Act.

What will you be responsible for

• Keeps current with legal developments.
• Supervises the paralegals located in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mumbai.
• Assists in the development of, and leads, a training program for paralegals.
• Serves as a resource for paralegals regarding legal, administrative and operational issues.
• Serves as a first reviewer of certain materials produced by paralegals.
• Monitors workload of paralegals and adjusts workflow as necessary based on shifting client and department demands and priorities.
• Develops familiarity with each clients unique service requirements to ensure quality service delivery.
• Reviews current processes and, in consultation with senior attorneys, revises them to address regulatory changes, improve efficiency, or correct weaknesses.
• Aids paralegals in developing a career path and identifying concrete skills required for advancement.

The following are specific attributes of a Paralegal Manager:

• Demonstrates high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Has strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Works collegially and respectfully with other department members.
• Possesses strong time management skills.
• Manages multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively.
• Identifies resources available and utilizes them effectively.
• Works with minimal direction from senior staff.
• Has a good working knowledge of relevant statutes and rules, and a mastery of day-to-day legal administration services.
• Demonstrates superb organizational skills and can effectively assist paralegals in balancing priorities and workflow.
• Effectively resolves issues impacting the timely delivery of high-quality client service, with attorney assistance as needed.
• Demonstrates the judgment, demeanor, and patience to serve as a trusted resource for paralegals.
• Possesses strong training and educational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and manage a diverse group of employees in terms of skills and duties.
• Works hours that at least partially overlap with regular