Paralegal Assistant

Perkins Coie•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perkins Coie’s nationally recognized Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Law practice is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal Assistant to join its offices. Under supervision, this position will assist paralegals, lawyers, and clients with a variety of duties. In addition, as a member of the Perkins Coie professional support staff team, this position is also responsible for promoting and maintaining the goodwill and reputation of the firm. In this capacity, the Paralegal Assistant is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality.

Requirements

Excellent organization and communication skills.
Highly developed attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to handle multiple assignments and work well under pressure.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Flexibility to assist the team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
Ability to track and record time accurately and timely.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Requires a 4-year degree or equivalent, and 1-plus years’ experience as a corporate paralegal.
Fluency in Spanish, written and verbal, is required.
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, Excel, Google Docs.

Nice To Haves

Law firm experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining corporate records.
Assist with maintaining stock ledgers and capitalization and option plan administration.
Assist with “blue sky” research and state and federal filings.
Assist with due diligence production and/or review.
Draft miscellaneous transaction documents.
Assist paralegals with closings on venture capital financing and merger and acquisition transactions.
Maintain positive contact with clients and observe confidentiality of client matters.
Conduct basic internet research.
Ability to access and understand information contained on secretary of state websites.
Keep accurate time records.
Prepare material for internal and external distribution.
Obtain factual information from clients and third parties, including governmental agencies.
Keep track of case/matter deadlines.
Perform computer database input and retrieval.
Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the job position, consistent with the firm’s attendance expectations.