Senior Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers and clients with high-level corporate and transactional paralegal duties under minimal supervision
• Draft and file incorporation, formation, amendment, dissolution, and withdrawal documents for various entities
• Conduct UCC searches and prepare UCC-1 and UCC-3 financing statements
• Maintain organized corporate records, including ownership ledgers and state/federal filings
• Manage closings for financings, mergers, and acquisitions
• Conduct corporate diligence reviews and summarize findings
• Organize electronic data sites and manage shareholder mailings and regulatory filings
• Train and supervise other paralegals and coordinate workloads

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal with public and/or privately held companies
• 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent (paralegal certificate or degree preferred)
• Strong knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law, federal and state securities laws, and private company M&A
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel
• Fluency in Carta, Shareworks, or other capitalization management platforms
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in IPO and public company matters, including beneficial ownership tables and Section 16 reporting
• Experience with secured lending

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus and 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
• Tuition reimbursement and paid sabbaticals

About the Company

Perkins Coie LLP is a leading law firm dedicated to providing superior service through a culture of collaboration, devotion to clients, and mutual respect. Recognized as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, we are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within our firm and our communities.