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CEDC CANNABIS STAFF ATTORNEY The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) at CUNY School of Law seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney. The CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney will work to advance the CEDC’s mission of advocating for racial, economic, and social justice by providing legal advice, educational services, and other assistance to social & economic equity & CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in a variety of areas, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws), and real estate, zoning/land use, and lease issues. The Staff Attorney will also provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development. The Staff Attorney will also participate in relevant coalition work, including policy development, and support relevant grant-related responsibilities. The position offers a unique opportunity to provide pro bono legal services to the emerging cannabis industry in New York State. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on transactional matters, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws)., • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on property matters, including real estate transactions, zoning/land use, and lease issues., • Provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development to support current and prospective social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State and related social & economic equity initiatives., • Participate in relevant coalition work and advocacy, including policy development, alliance building, and collaboration with CEDC’s partners., • Engage in effective client intake and screening in compliance with laws and regulations in preparation for legal counseling., • Conduct legal research, counseling, and drafting to advance transactional matters from inception through closing, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and legal ethics., • Collaborate with staff on administrative compliance through quality control, program evaluation, outcomes measurement, strategic planning, and technical assistance grants., • Support tracking, use of data, special projects and other duties and responsibilities relevant to grant compliance and fundraising. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: • Applicant should be admitted to the New York State Bar, or pending admission within 3 months of start date, or able to be admitted on motion, • Applicant should have at least 2 years’ relevant post-law school experience, • Strong research, writing and analytical skills, • Excellent organizational skills, • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, • Strongly preferred familiarity with the New York State cannabis law and regulations, • Strongly preferred experience in community organizing and working with grassroots groups fostering social justice in the city and a demonstrated commitment to social justice and engagement in racial, economic, and social justice initiatives, • Strongly preferred experience engaging with clients and communities through accessible information and popular education, and developing creative movement lawyering strategies to support grassroots and community-based organizing, • Strongly preferred personal experience in navigating systems affecting communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, working and immigrant communities of color, and/or historically marginalized communities. BACKGROUND: The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) advances racial and economic justice by supporting the development of worker-owned enterprises, cooperative ecosystems, and other forms of community-controlled development. Grounded in movement lawyering, the clinic works alongside grassroots partners in historically disinvested and plundered communities to build democratic economic institutions that redistribute wealth and power. CEDC integrates transactional legal services, policy advocacy, and institutional design to support worker cooperatives, community land trusts, and broader solidarity economy initiatives. Its work also includes advancing tenant organizing, health justice, including the transition to just marijuana policies and justice initiatives that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health, and other strategies that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health. Our organization is committed to repairing the harms of cannabis prohibition, and we actively seek team members with relevant lived experience in our work. SALARY AND COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits in this position is facilitated by the CUNY Research Foundation (RFCUNY). This is a full-time position in New York City with excellent benefits, including: • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, • Paid vacation and personal days, • Paid sick leave, • CUNY tuition reimbursement program, • Pre-tax benefits for transit and healthcare costs, • Family/parental leave, • Life insurance CEDC-RFCUNY staff also benefit from: • A positive work/life balance., • Opportunities for advancement within the organization., • Engagement with the broader CUNY network., • Working with organizational leadership who have years of significant public sector and policymaking expertise. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY is an equal opportunity employer. CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, people of color, immigrants, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender nonconforming people, and people from poor and working-class backgrounds to apply. We have a strict policy against discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any type and our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class: race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (at CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups), age (40 and over), medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender identity or expression), reproductive decision making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or activity protected by law. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. NYC Pay Transparency Act In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year. CUNY CEDC considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. NYC Fair Chance Act In accordance with New York law, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law and the NYC Fair Chance Act. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter by email by June 1, 2026. Please include “CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Location: CUNY School of Law

Paralegal My client is seeking a Paralegal to provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in preparing cases from onset through post-trial. The person in this role will be expected to be physically present in the Firm’s New York or San Francisco office at least three or four days per week, with more on-site support required during pretrial and trial phases. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: 6 years of paralegal experience, litigation experience, trial experience Location: Oakland, California. For a law firm Responsibilities:  Facilitate and coordinate logistics during negotiations, arbitrations, trials, and settlement discussions; create trial and witness notebooks, identify and organize exhibits, coordinate witness schedules, maintain trial calendars, set up trial spaces, and travel for trial as needed.  Organize and prepare pleadings and discovery documents and support litigation by reviewing, finalizing, and compiling documents.  Assist and manage the discovery process, prepare for depositions, and prepare for expert discovery.  Speak with clients and potential clients to pursue investigations and facilitate case administration.  Assist in case investigations and development by conducting factual and legal research.  Draft, proofread, and format routine correspondence and litigation documents and conforming to applicable rules of federal court, state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration forums.  Perform and oversee cite-checking, Shepardize case law, confirm case quotes, and proofread briefs and other legal documents.  Maintain electronic case files and manage large document discovery databases.  Interact and liaise with clients and vendors.  Train more junior members of the Litigation Operations team.  Assist with administrative tasks and ad hoc assignments for attorneys.  Proactively assume other duties as necessary. k Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a combination of employment, educational, and life experience that demonstrates the qualities and skills below:  Education and Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a paralegal or case manager at a law firm. You have a strong familiarity with federal and state court litigation procedures and experience with trial technology (e.g., CaseMap, TextMap, Sanction). You have a proven track record of supporting attorneys in all aspects of litigation in a highly collaborative environment. Paralegal certification or equivalent preferred.  Leadership: You have experience building, mentoring, and developing a team and cultivating a respectful work environment. You lead by example.  Clear Communication and Attention to Detail: You express yourself clearly and concisely, always highlighting the most important information. You proactively communicate the status of your work and share updates with colleagues when necessary. You ensure that your work is mistake free.  Confidentiality: You must be able to adhere to Firm policies regarding the protection of confidential data and demonstrate sensitivity to (and good judgment in connection with) confidential attorney, personnel, and Firm matters.  Flexibility and Organization: You are versatile and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities. You are comfortable in an environment where your responsibilities may vary from day to day. You demonstrate a “no job too big, no job too small” attitude, and take a collaborative, team-focused approach to rejuggling priorities and contributing to Firm tasks. You are comfortable balancing tasks of varying levels of urgency and complexity and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.  Ownership, Initiative, and Teamwork: You take ownership of your projects and follow through on their completion. You proactively anticipate, communicate, and work to independently resolve obstacles you encounter in your work. You possess a strong client- service orientation and ability to work well individually and as part of a team.  Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  Mission Orientation: You are enthusiastic and passionate about our commitment to advocating for employee rights. You want to work in an organization where the commitment to DE&I is about more than a statement, and k to know that your work is part of ongoing efforts towards progress. You thrive when your work is connected to purpose. Compensation: An attractive compensation package (tailored to experience), with target base compensation range of $40.00 to $44.00 per hour (non-exempt, annualizing to $85,000 to $93,000 per year based on 40 hours of work per week, and overtime- eligible). This includes a robust benefits package including healthcare benefits.

Handle incoming mail, packages and deliveries; sort mail and deliver to appropriate staff to handle; scan in mail to system of record; process incoming payments; maintain filing system; manage inventory and ordering of supplies; assist attorneys with other clerical responsibilities and generating documents for attorney review.

About Us ASG is a New York–headquartered, SEC-registered investment firm with approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management. The firm invests in global innovation across public and private markets, applying institutional-grade rigor, disciplined underwriting, and proprietary data intelligence to identify and invest in category-defining companies. We're small by design — which means every person here has real ownership and real impact. We're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Paralegal to help us execute at an institutional level without losing the agility of a high-performing startup. The Role This is a full-time on-site Paralegal role based in New York, NY. You'll sit at the center of our legal and investment operations — managing closing workflows, maintaining legal records, and ensuring every transaction is executed with precision. You'll work directly with our GC/CCO, investment team, external counsel, and portfolio companies. What You'll Do • Manage closing documentation and checklists for direct investments, co-investments, fund commitments, SPVs, and secondary transactions, • Prepare and track DocuSign execution packages; maintain signature logs and assemble fully executed closing sets, • Review and verify accuracy of entity names, signature blocks, schedules, exhibits, and key deal terms (MFN elections, side-letter obligations, governance rights), • Organize subscription documents and fund trackers; coordinate KYC/AML packages, capital call schedules, and investor onboarding, • Support SPV and entity formation workflows — EIN applications, registered agent setup, bank account openings, and cap table maintenance, • Conduct first-pass reviews of NDAs and vendor agreements using internal playbooks; prepare redlines for attorney review, • Maintain structured legal records across OneDrive, Notion, and DocuSign with clean version control and folder organization, • Coordinate with outside counsel on LPA drafts, PPM updates, and side-letter negotiations; maintain final governing document sets, • Track entity compliance obligations — annual filings, franchise taxes, good-standing renewals, and reporting deadlines What You Bring • 3–7+ years of experience in legal operations, fund administration, or paralegal work — ideally in VC/PE or a law firm, • Bachelor's degree required; JD or paralegal certification a plus, • Working knowledge of investment documents: SPAs, SAFEs, LPAs, side letters, NDAs, and subscription agreements, • Hands-on experience with DocuSign, entity formation, and KYC/AML workflows, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, OneDrive, and Notion (or similar), • Exceptional organizational skills and version control discipline, • Comfortable managing multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines, • Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, and work with limited supervision. Nice to have: • Prior experience in venture capital, private equity, fund administration, or investment management., • Experience preparing redlines using playbooks or contract guidelines., • Familiarity with regulatory filings, corporate governance, and basic tax concepts., • Experience working in small, fast-paced, high-accountability environments. Compensation $90,000 – $110,000 base salary + bonus potential. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. ASG offers competitive benefits and actively supports professional development. Alpha Square Group is an equal opportunity employer.