Corporate Paralegal
Perkins Coie•Los Angeles, CA
•$67,240 - $171,650•Hybrid
About The Position
Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Senior Corporate Paralegal to join their Corporate and Securities practice group. This role involves assisting lawyers and clients with high-level corporate and transactional paralegal duties, maintaining positive client contact, observing confidentiality, and overseeing corporate maintenance for a large number of clients across many industries, all under minimal supervision.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience as a corporate paralegal with public and privately held companies.
- Four-year degree in a related field or equivalent.
- Proficiency with Section 16 filing platforms, including EDGAR, hCue, and Workiva, as well as capitalization-management platforms such as Carta and Shareworks.
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, exercise sound judgment, maintain discretion, and work independently.
- Demonstrated knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law, federal and state securities laws, and Rule 701 analysis.
- Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Adobe Acrobat, document proofreading, redlining, comparison, and accurate timekeeping.
Nice To Haves
- Paralegal certificate or degree.
- Experience in IPO or SPAC.
- Experience with secured lending.
Responsibilities
- Support public and private company securities compliance matters, including beneficial ownership tables, EDGAR Next management for individual filers, Section 16 and Schedule 13 reporting, and Rule 13H filings.
- Prepare, file, and maintain corporate governance and entity-formation documents for corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs, including ownership records, state and federal filings, amendments, dissolutions, and withdrawals.
- Conduct UCC, corporate, and statutory diligence; prepare UCC financing statements, corporate certifications, and closing documents; and manage closings for financings, mergers, and acquisitions.
- Maintain confidential client records and electronic data sites; coordinate with lawyers, clients, vendors, and paralegal teams to manage requests, workloads, regulatory filings, and high-quality client service.
Benefits
- annual discretionary bonus
- 401(k) plan
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
- personal medical and parental leave
- up to 10 paid holidays
- family care benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
