Business Paralegal Assistant

Ashurst Perkins Coie•Seattle, WA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Business Paralegal Assistant to join its Paralegal team. The position supports attorneys, paralegals, and clients in a dynamic legal environment and contributes to a high-quality employee and client experience while upholding the firm's standards of excellence, integrity, and discretion. The role supports corporate and transactional legal work, including entity matters, corporate records, securities research and filings, due diligence, and venture capital financings. It also involves research, deadline tracking, preparation of materials, client relationship support, confidentiality, and accurate timekeeping. The position offers an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. The Washington state compensation range is $66,150 to $96,800 annually. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Exceptional organizational, communication, and client service skills.
Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to juggle priorities, meet tight deadlines, and thrive under pressure.
Flexible and team-oriented, with availability for overtime as needed.
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.
Accurate timekeeping and strong time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, and Google Docs.
Four-year college degree required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Law firm experience.
Spanish fluency in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

Assist with entity formations, qualifications, annual reports, and corporate governance documentation.
Maintain corporate records, stock ledgers, capitalization tables, and equity plan documentation.
Support securities research, state and federal filings, and due diligence.
Draft transaction documents and assist with venture capital financings and closing activities.
Conduct online research and gather information from clients, third parties, and government agencies.
Track and maintain deadlines and prepare materials for internal and external distribution.
Build positive client relationships while safeguarding confidentiality.
Maintain accurate time records and uphold the firm's standards for professionalism, reliability, and attendance.