Corporate Paralegal

Friedman Williams; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams is seeking a Corporate Paralegal in Palo Alto, California to support the corporate attorneys with essential transactional and governance tasks. The role includes assisting with organizing legal documents and maintaining records, as well as coordinating filings with state and federal agencies.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience as a Corporate Paralegal, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. A BA/BS degree is required, and a Paralegal Certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal at a big law firm.
• Experience drafting legal documents and preparing executed agreements.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with corporate transactions and governance matters.
• Draft corporate documents and coordinate legal filings.
• Research and analyze public records for legal purposes.

Skills

Corporate transactional experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer skills (Microsoft Suite, Adobe, DocuSign)

Education

BA/BS with strong academic background

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Corporate Paralegal Silicon Valley California

Job Description

Support the corporate attorneys in our Silicon Valley office with corporate transactional work and general corporate governance matters.

Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential Functions

• Assist attorneys with transactions: organizing and reviewing diligence materials, maintaining closing files, preparing signature packages, preparing execution copies of closing documents and compiling signing and closing sets.
• Corporate governance matters such as maintaining minute books, stock records and stockholder files.
• Draft and coordinate execution of corporate documents, such as incorporation/formation documents, UCC filing statements, board/stockholder consents, award agreements and audit letters.
• Coordinate legal filings with state and federal government agencies, as well as the retrieval of documents from same agencies.
• Research and analyze information collected from public records databases.
• Any additional responsibilities as required by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 1+ years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal at a big law firm, experience including prior experience drafting legal documents and signature blocks, preparing signature packets, and preparing executed versions of agreements for closing.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Proactive and have the ability to work independently and multi-task under pressure within time constraints with little supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills in communications in person, by e-mail and telephone and provides information in a timely matter with courtesy and tact; follows instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff.
• Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Suite, Adobe, DocuSign, and online datasites).
• Experience tracking billable time.
• Ability to work overtime hours and travel, if needed or requested.

Education/Certifications

• BA/BS with strong academic background required.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.