ECVC Paralegal

Perkins Coie LLP; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a seasoned ECVC paralegal to support corporate matters in a hybrid Bay Area office. This role focuses on preparing and filing corporate documents, maintaining records, and managing equity plans and closings for transactions.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of law firm experience, a four-year degree, and a Paralegal Certificate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management tools. Hybrid work model with strong client service expectations.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree and four-plus years of experience as ECVC paralegal working with emerging growth companies.
• Law firm experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file incorporation, formation, qualification, amendment, dissolution, and withdrawal documents for corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs.
• Prepare board and stockholder consents, resolutions, minutes, certifications, and securities transfer agreements.
• Maintain organized corporate records including minute books and ownership ledgers.
• Administer equity plans and capitalization records using Carta, Shareworks, or similar platforms.
• Manage transaction closings for financings, mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Coordinate diligence production, manage electronic data rooms, and handle regulatory filings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Legal document prep

Time management

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Four-year degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Carta

Pulley

Shareworks

Job description

Job Description

At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Ashurst Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and opportunity both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work for a dynamic, growing organization with great benefits and growth opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Draft and file incorporation, formation, qualification, amendment, dissolution, and withdrawal documents for corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs.
• Prepare board and stockholder consents, resolutions, minutes, certifications, securities transfer agreements, and other corporate and transaction documents.
• Maintain organized corporate records, including minute books, ownership ledgers, state and federal filings, and related entity records.
• Administer equity plans and maintain capitalization records using Carta, Shareworks, or similar platforms.
• Manage transaction closings for financings, mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Coordinate diligence production, prepare and maintain electronic data rooms, and manage shareholder mailings and regulatory filings.
• Obtain, review, and analyze factual information and documentation from clients, third parties, agents, vendors, and governmental agencies.
• Conduct state and federal securities, corporate, and statutory research; analyze requirements and summarize findings.
• Track multiple client and transaction deadlines and coordinate attorney, client, and vendor requests.
• Maintain accurate time records and organized work product.
• Maintain client confidentiality and foster positive client relationships.
• Take initiative, exercise discretion, and use sound, independent judgment.
• Coordinate workloads as needed.

Specific Skills Required

• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with proficiency in proofreading, redlining, and document comparison.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with lawyers, business professionals, and clients.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to support the team and meet client demands on accelerated schedules, including availability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and sound judgment, take initiative, and work independently.
• Ability to track and record time accurately and timely.
• Knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law, federal and state securities laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficiency in Carta, Pulley, Shareworks, or other capitalization management platforms.

Specific Skills Preferred

• Experience with UCC searches; prepare UCC-1 and UCC-3 financing statements.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Education and Experience

• Requires a four-year degree and four-plus years of experience as ECVC paralegal working with emerging growth companies.
• Law firm experience required.
• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, Excel.

This position is eligible for an 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 ten paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

This position may be filled in the following location(s). 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.

San Francisco Bay Area compensation range: $85,830.00 to $171,650.00 annually

Los Angeles compensation range: $78,310.00 to $156,610.00 annually

Washington state compensation range: $70,930.00 to $141,860.00 annually

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