Global Corporate Paralegal – Compliance & Records

Perkins Coie LLP; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 135,000; 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+1

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, supporting corporate compliance, entity maintenance, and attorney licensing across U.S. and international jurisdictions.

You will coordinate filings, registrations, and governance materials while handling confidential information with discretion and accuracy. In this role, you will collaborate with attorneys and administrative teams, support transitions, and contribute to governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Four+ years of experience in paralegal, corporate legal support, compliance, or professional responsibility roles.
• Law firm experience in professional standards, risk management, or corporate legal environment preferred.

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

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

IntApp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP seeks a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal to join the Professional Standards group, supporting corporate compliance, entity maintenance, and attorney licensing across U.S. and international jurisdictions.

You will coordinate filings, registrations, and governance materials while handling confidential information with discretion and accuracy. In this role, you will collaborate with attorneys and administrative teams, support transitions, and contribute to governance