Business Paralegal Assistant

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 66,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 20 days

Parental leave

Paid holidays (up to 10)

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a collaborative Business Paralegal Assistant to support attorneys, paralegals, and clients in a dynamic legal environment. This role emphasizes organization, confidentiality, and accuracy across diverse tasks.

Responsibilities include entity formations, governance, securities filings, and closings, with opportunities to engage in due diligence and client-facing work. A four-year degree and strong time management are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Organizational, communication, and client service skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to juggle priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with entity formations, qualifications, annual reports, and governance documentation.
• Maintain corporate records, stock ledgers, capitalization tables, and equity plan documentation.
• Support securities research, filings, and due diligence.
• Draft transaction documents and assist with venture financings and closings.
• Conduct online research and gather information from clients, third parties, and government agencies.
• Track and maintain deadlines and prepare materials for distribution.
• Build positive client relationships while safeguarding confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate time records and uphold professional standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Client service

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Timekeeping

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Google Docs

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Google Docs

Job description

Drive Operational Excellence

Job Description

Business Paralegal Assistant

Drive Operational Excellence

At Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP, our people are our greatest asset. We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Business Paralegal Assistant to join our Paralegal team and help deliver an exceptional employee experience. This role will support attorneys, paralegals, and clients in a dynamic legal environment. As a valued member of the professional support team, you’ll help deliver exceptional service while upholding the firm’s reputation for excellence, integrity, and discretion.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and client service skills.
• Sharp attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Skilled at juggling priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and thriving under pressure.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and available for overtime as needed.
• Trusted to handle confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.
• Accurate timekeeping and strong time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, and Google Docs.
• Four-year college degree highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Law firm experience is a plus.
• Spanish fluency in both written and verbal communication is a plus.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a collaborative, high-performing Paralegal team where your expertise will help shape the employee experience across our global organization. In this role, if you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a lasting impact, you will find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while helping create an outstanding experience for our people.

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

More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

This position may be filled in the following location. The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

Washington state compensation range: $66,150 to $96,800 annually

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.