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Sr. Paralegal

Calamos Recruiting


Job Location:

Naperville, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 130000
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary:

Calamos Investments is a diversified global investment firm offering innovative investment strategies including alternatives multi-asset convertible fixed income private credit equity and sustainable equity. With over $50 billion in AUM including more than $23 billion in liquid alternatives assets as of April 30 2026 the firm offers strategies through ETFs mutual funds closed-end funds interval funds UCITS funds and separately managed portfolios. Clients include financial advisors wealth management platforms pension funds foundations & endowments and individuals globally. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area the firm also has offices in New York San Francisco Milwaukee Portland (Oregon) and the Miami area.

The Senior Paralegal is responsible for all Investment Company Act paralegal duties. Operating in a fast-paced innovative and commercially minded Legal Department this position provides paralegal support to all investment management-related areas of the firm. The Senior Paralegal also assists the department with various other projects as needed (e.g. corporate investment adviser private fund global fund real estate etc.). The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can prioritize and work on multiple projects concurrently.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Drafts and files SEC regulatory filings including registration statements on Forms N-1A and N-2 and provides legal input on Form N-CSR Form N-PORT etc.
  • Coordinates Board of Trustees meetings including drafting meeting agendas materials resolutions and minutes and liaises with members of the Board regarding meetings and follow-up matters.
  • Coordinates closed-end fund shareholder meetings including working with the proxy solicitation firm and transfer agent and coordinating other meeting-related requirements.
  • Maintains the minute books and records for all of the firms Investment Company Act-registered pooled investment vehicles.
  • Serves as a liaison between the Legal Department and other departments and outside service providers and legal counsel.
  • Assists in the review of ISDA agreements and other derivatives-related agreements.
  • Reviews and completes RFPs and DDQs.
  • Assists members of the Legal Department with various agreements related to the firms Investment Company Act-registered pooled investment vehicles including distribution-related agreements.
  • Assists in-house counsel as needed with special projects including fund launches regulatory and internal audits closing binders due diligence materials insurance etc.
  • Handles administrative support functions related to the paralegal function including but not limited to editing/revising documents filings scheduling meetings etc.
  • Handles confidential and sensitive information including contracts offerings litigation etc. with the utmost discretion.
  • Conducts legal research on a variety of topics.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree required.
  • Paralegal certificate required from an accredited ABA approved curriculum.
  • At least 8 years of corporate paralegal experience including in a financial services organization.
  • Experience with financial printer content management systems used to prepare fund registration statements.
  • Must have excellent research and drafting skills.
  • Must have exceptional attention to detail and tremendous organizational skills.
  • Must have superb oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook are table stakes for this role.
  • Familiarity with Diligent board book software is a plus.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation for this role takes into account various factors including work location individual skill set relevant experience and other business needs. The estimated base salary range for this position is $100000 -$130000 annually. Additionally this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Please note that this is the current estimate of the base salary range intended for this role at the time of posting. The base salary range may be adjusted in the future.

Benefits

Calamos offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and welfare benefits (medical dental vision flexible spending accounts and employer-paid short and long-term disability) as well as retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing) paid time off paid parental leave and other wellness benefits.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Calamos Investments is a diversified global investment firm offering innovative investment strategies including alternatives, multi-asset, convertible, fixed income, and equity. The firm offers strategies through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, closed-end funds, private f ... View more

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