Global Corporate Compliance Paralegal

Perkins Coie LLP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Accrued paid time off (starting at 20+

Parental leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal to join the Professional Standards group. You will support corporate entity maintenance, licensing, and compliance across U.S. and international jurisdictions, working with attorneys, compliance counsel, and administrative teams.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage complex regulatory tasks in a deadline-driven, global firm environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate or equivalent professional experience.
• Four or more years of experience in paralegal, corporate legal support, compliance, or related roles.
• Experience within a law firm environment, especially in professional standards, risk management, or general counsel support.
• Strong knowledge of entity maintenance, registered agents, annual filings, and foreign qualifications.
• Familiarity with attorney licensing requirements and bar admission processes.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate entity maintenance and compliance across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Manage filing requirements, deadlines, registered agent coordination, and corporate records to maintain good standing.
• Prepare and maintain corporate documents including formations, resolutions, amendments, and governance materials.
• Conduct corporate research, due diligence, and compliance reviews to support firm initiatives.
• Support attorney departure processes by coordinating compliance activities 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.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to maintain records and resolve compliance matters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Adaptability

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal to join the Professional Standards group. You will support corporate entity maintenance, licensing, and compliance across U.S. and international jurisdictions, working with attorneys, compliance counsel, and administrative teams.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage complex regulatory tasks in a deadline-driven, global firm environment.