Hybrid Corporate Paralegal – Compliance & Records

Perkins Coie LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Accrued paid time off starting at 20 d

Parental leave

Paid holidays (up to 10)

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Paralegal in the Professional Standards group to support corporate compliance, records management, and licensing needs.

You will coordinate across U.S. and international jurisdictions, working with the General Counsel and internal teams to maintain governance and confidential records.

If you thrive under deadlines and have strong organizational skills, this role helps drive the ongoing integration of a global law firm.

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 in professional standards, risk management, GC, or corporate legal environment preferred.
• 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 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

Discretion

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

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 in the Professional Standards group to support corporate compliance, records management, and licensing needs.

You will coordinate across U.S. and international jurisdictions, working with the General Counsel and internal teams to maintain governance and confidential records.

If you thrive under deadlines and have strong organizational skills, this role helps drive the ongoing integration of a global law firm.