Corporate Paralegal

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is seeking a paralegal to support our Silicon Valley corporate team in transactional work and governance matters.

You will assist with diligence, closing files, and drafting corporate documents while maintaining minute books and stock records. Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with strong academic background required.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Experience tracking billable time.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task under pressure.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel if needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Time management

Overtime travel readiness

Interpersonal skills

Billable time tracking

Education

BA/BS with strong academic background

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

DocuSign

Online data sites

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:

• 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.

The salary for this position is $65,000 annually ($35.71 per hour). This position is overtime and bonus eligible. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays. All decisions affecting employment at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP are made on the basis of qualification, performance and other pertinent work-related factors, and without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other legally protected status.