Global Corporate Paralegal — Compliance & Licensing

Perkins Coie LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 20 days

Parental leave

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal to join the Professional Standards group. This role supports corporate compliance, recordkeeping, attorney transitions, and licensing requirements across U.S. and international jurisdictions.

You will coordinate with Claims, Compliance Counsel, and Legal teams to ensure governance and regulatory obligations are met, while handling confidential records in a deadline-driven environment.

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 preferred, particularly in professional standards, risk management, or corporate legal environments.
• 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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

IntApp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal to join the Professional Standards group. This role supports corporate compliance, recordkeeping, attorney transitions, and licensing requirements across U.S. and international jurisdictions.

You will coordinate with Claims, Compliance Counsel, and Legal teams to ensure governance and regulatory obligations are met, while handling confidential records in a deadline-driven environment.