Case Assistant

Cooley LLP • Washington, DC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Cooley is seeking a Case Assistant (Corporate) to provide organizational and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the Business Department. Cooley LLP is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workplace that values and celebrates differences, fostering a collaborative, challenging, and rewarding environment. The firm provides employees with the tools, training, and mentoring necessary for success, supports work-life balance, and encourages community involvement. The cooperative spirit is a hallmark of the Cooley Culture, with every employee contributing to the firm's success.

Requirements

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime, as required
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal Certificate
• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities

• Assist with company formations
• Provide support with venture capital financings of private companies, mergers and acquisitions, IPO’s and other business transactions
• Assist in preparing corporate and securities filings and conduct related research
• Maintain corporate records and assist with compiling and organizing documents and information related to business transactions and clients
• Assist in preparing legal opinions and assembling opinion back-up
• Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records
• Coordinate closings and prepare related documents
• Obtain and file documents with public agencies
• Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
• Input and release billable time and complete Workday timelogs on a timely basis, in addition to other administrative duties
• All other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits program
• Medical insurance
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health flexible spending accounts
• Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance
• AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
• Long-term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults
• Other parental support benefits
• Firm-paid life insurance
• Firm-paid AD&D
• Firm-paid LTD (Long Term Disability)
• Short term medical benefits
• 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Generous parental leave
• Fertility benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees