Global Corporate Paralegal – Compliance & Records

Perkins Coie LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Staff Corporate Paralegal to support the Professional Standards group, focusing on corporate compliance, entity maintenance, and attorney licensing across jurisdictions. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and deadline-driven work within a global firm environment.

Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree and several years of paralegal or corporate legal support experience, preferably in a law firm setting.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities across jurisdictions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in compliance-driven work.
• Discretion handling sensitive information and sound judgement.
• Effective written and verbal communication with attorneys and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global organization.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

IntApp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Staff Corporate Paralegal to support the Professional Standards group, focusing on corporate compliance, entity maintenance, and attorney licensing across jurisdictions. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and deadline-driven work within a global firm environment.

Candidates should have a paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree and several years of paralegal or corporate legal support experience, preferably in a law firm setting.