Global Corporate Paralegal – Compliance & Entity Management

Perkins Coie LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal within the Professional Standards group to support corporate compliance, recordkeeping, and attorney transitions.

You will maintain entity records across US and international jurisdictions, manage filings and governance materials, and coordinate attorney licensing while preparing accurate compliance reports for the internal legal team and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Four+ years of paralegal, corporate legal support, compliance, or professional responsibility experience.
• Law firm experience preferred, especially in professional standards, risk management, GC, or corporate legal teams.
• Familiarity with entity maintenance, registered agents, annual filings, and foreign qualifications.
• Knowledge of attorney licensing requirements and bar admission processes.
• Experience with compliance tracking, entity management systems, or IntApp.

Responsibilities

• Support entity maintenance and compliance across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Manage filing deadlines, registered agent coordination, and corporate records.
• Prepare and maintain formation records, resolutions, amendments, and governance materials.
• Conduct corporate research, due diligence, and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate attorney departure processes and confidential records.
• Manage attorney licensing renewals, registrations, reporting, and requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports for internal legal team and leadership.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies on records and compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Strong communication

Independence with collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

IntApp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal within the Professional Standards group to support corporate compliance, recordkeeping, and attorney transitions.

You will maintain entity records across US and international jurisdictions, manage filings and governance materials, and coordinate attorney licensing while preparing accurate compliance reports for the internal legal team and leadership.