Global Corporate Paralegal - Compliance & Records

Perkins Coie LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (20 days)

Parental leave

10 paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Staff Paralegal in the Professional Standards group to support corporate compliance, records, attorney transitions, and licensing. This role helps integrate global entity structures and governance across jurisdictions.

You will work closely with Claims, Compliance Counsel, attorneys, and internal teams to maintain confidentiality, manage filings and licensing renewals, and prepare governance documents in a deadline-driven, global 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, especially in professional standards, risk management, or corporate legal environment.
• 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 and legal tech platforms such as IntApp is a plus.

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 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 leadership.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to maintain accurate records and resolve compliance matters.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Written and verbal communication

Independence with teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Equivalent professional experience considered

Tools

IntApp

Microsoft Office

Entity management systems

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Staff Paralegal in the Professional Standards group to support corporate compliance, records, attorney transitions, and licensing. This role helps integrate global entity structures and governance across jurisdictions.

You will work closely with Claims, Compliance Counsel, attorneys, and internal teams to maintain confidentiality, manage filings and licensing renewals, and prepare governance documents in a deadline-driven, global environment.