We are looking for a Due Diligence Paralegal to support investment-related legal reviews for a team focused on private equity and venture capital in La Jolla, California. This Long-term Contract position centers on assessing litigation and regulatory matters tied to investment managers, preparing clear written summaries, and helping attorneys evaluate legal risk. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, is comfortable working independently within an established process, and can identify issues that require deeper review or escalation.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal due diligence on investment managers and related parties for private equity and venture capital matters, with a primary focus on litigation and regulatory review.
• Examine court filings, dispute records, regulatory examination materials, and related documents to identify concerns that may affect investment decisions.
• Prepare concise, well-organized summaries of findings in the required format so attorneys and stakeholders can quickly assess material issues.
• Distinguish between routine matters and significant legal risks, applying sound judgment to determine when additional analysis or escalation is needed.
• Partner closely with attorneys and investment professionals to support ongoing reviews and provide follow-up on open diligence questions.
• Manage multiple active diligence assignments independently while maintaining strong organization, accuracy, and timely communication.
• Assist with compliance-related legal review connected to investment diligence, particularly in more highly regulated private equity environments.
• Provide secondary support on agreement review, including nondisclosure agreements, when business needs require additional legal assistance.