ECVC Senior Paralegal

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 95,070 - 213,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

20 days annual paid time off

Personal medical and parental leave

Ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking a Corporate Paralegal in Palo Alto, CA. This role involves assisting lawyers with corporate and transactional duties while maintaining client relationships and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience and a strong knowledge of California corporate law. The position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits including medical insurance, and a supportive company culture.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience as a corporate paralegal.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients.
• Fluency in capitalization management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client confidentiality and positive client relationships.
• Draft incorporation and dissolution documents.
• Conduct UCC searches and prepare financing statements.
• Manage closings for financings, mergers, and acquisitions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

4-year degree in a related field

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

Carta

Shareworks

Job description

Job Overview

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join our team as a Corporate Paralegal with our Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group. The Paralegal will, under minimal supervision, assist lawyers and clients with a variety of high‑level corporate and transactional paralegal duties. They will also maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality, and oversee corporate maintenance for a large number of clients across many industries.

In addition, as a member of the Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP business professional support team, this position is also responsible for promoting and maintaining the goodwill and reputation of the firm. In this capacity, the Paralegal is expected to maintain the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality.

Essential Functions

• Maintain client confidentiality and positive client relationships.
• Draft and file incorporation, formation, amendment, dissolution, and withdrawal documents for Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs.
• Conduct and analyze UCC searches; prepare UCC‑1 and UCC‑3 financing statements.
• Maintain organized records for corporate entities, including ownership ledgers and state/federal filings.
• Prepare and distribute corporate documents, certifications, and UCC statements.
• Draft agreements for securities transfers.
• Manage closings for financings, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Conduct corporate diligence reviews and summarize findings.
• Organize and maintain electronic data sites; manage shareholder mailings and regulatory filings.
• Conduct factual research and analysis on statutory requirements.
• Train and supervise other paralegals; coordinate workloads.
• Work with external vendors to manage attorney and client requests.

Specific Skills Required

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Accurate time record‑keeping.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with lawyers, staff, and clients.
• Proficient in proofreading, redlining, and document comparison.
• Strong knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law, federal and state securities laws, and private company M&A.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel.
• Fluent in Carta, Shareworks, or other capitalization management platforms.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise discretion and independent judgment.

Specific Skills Preferred

• Experience in IPO and public company matters, including beneficial ownership tables, Section 16 reporting, Rule 144, and legend removal letters.
• Experience with secured lending is a plus.

Education and Experience

• At least 6 years of experience as a corporate paralegal with public and/or privately held companies.
• 4‑year degree in a related field or equivalent required; paralegal certificate or degree preferred.

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, devotion 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.

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 Compensation Range: $95,070.00 to $213,900.00 annually