Corporate Paralegal – Compliance and Entity Management

Perkins Coie LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal to join the Professional Standards group. You will support corporate entity maintenance, compliance activities, and attorney licensing across U.S.

and international jurisdictions, collaborating with attorneys, administrative teams, and external partners to ensure governance and regulatory compliance. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the integration of two leading firms, manage complex records, deadlines, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Four or more years of experience in paralegal, corporate legal support, compliance, or professional responsibility roles.
• Law firm experience strongly preferred, particularly within a professional standards, risk management, general counsel, or corporate legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of corporate entity maintenance, registered agents, annual filings, and foreign qualifications.
• Familiarity with attorney licensing requirements and bar admission processes.
• Experience with compliance tracking, entity management systems, or legal technology platforms such as IntApp is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and strong technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate entity maintenance and compliance activities across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Manage filing requirements, deadlines, registered agent coordination, and corporate records to maintain entity good standing.
• Prepare and maintain corporate documents, including formation records, resolutions, amendments, and governance materials.
• Conduct corporate research, due diligence, and compliance reviews to support firm initiatives and transactions.
• Support attorney departure processes by coordinating compliance activities across internal teams and maintaining confidential records.
• Manage attorney licensing, including renewals, registrations, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports and provide accurate information to support the firm's internal legal team and firm leadership.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to maintain accurate records and resolve compliance matters.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication skills

Independent working

Collaborative

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

IntApp

Microsoft Office

Entity management systems

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal to join the Professional Standards group. You will support corporate entity maintenance, compliance activities, and attorney licensing across U.S.

and international jurisdictions, collaborating with attorneys, administrative teams, and external partners to ensure governance and regulatory compliance. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the integration of two leading firms, manage complex records, deadlines, and