Global Corporate Paralegal — Compliance & Records

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO starting at 20 days annually

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Staff Paralegal to join the Professional Standards group, supporting corporate compliance, entity maintenance, and attorney licensing across jurisdictions.

The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills to manage complex records in a global firm environment. You will collaborate with attorneys, the General Counsel office, and external partners to maintain governance and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Four+ years in paralegal/corporate legal support/compliance roles.
• Law firm experience preferred in professional standards, risk management, general counsel, 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 tech platforms like 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

Discretion

Written & verbal communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

IntApp (experience)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Staff Paralegal to join the Professional Standards group, supporting corporate compliance, entity maintenance, and attorney licensing across jurisdictions.

The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills to manage complex records in a global firm environment. You will collaborate with attorneys, the General Counsel office, and external partners to maintain governance and regulatory requirements.