Paralegal

iHire; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business law firm in Pleasanton is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to support their legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law and will be responsible for managing corporate legal matters, preparing documents, and assisting attorneys. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal.
• Strong understanding of business entity structures.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file documents for business entity formations.
• Draft and review board resolutions and operating agreements.
• Assist attorneys with legal documents and research.

Skills

Organizational

Research

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal software

Job description

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Are you a detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal looking to grow your career in a business law firm? JGPC Business Law, a trusted legal advisor to owners, investors, entrepreneurs, managers and businesses in all industries is seeking a skilled Corporate Paralegal to join our experienced team.

About Us

At JGPC Business Law, we specialize in serving startups, small businesses, and established companies with comprehensive legal support. Our firm is known for providing cost effective, practical, strategic legal counsel for business formations, creation of business contracts, protection of intellectual property, securities compliance, mergers & acquisitions and just about any legal services a privately owned business might require

Position Overview

As a Paralegal at JGPC, you will work with our attorneys to engage new clients and provide all legal services required by our clientele.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in collaborative environment and is passionate about helping businesses succeed. If interested, this Paralegal could move into a law firm management role.

General Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate and business entity law, including entity formation, governance, corporate maintenance, and transactional support. You will work closely with attorneys and clients to ensure timely and accurate execution of corporate legal matters.

Specific Responsibilities

• To maintain a presence at our reception desk and answer and forward phone calls
• Prepare and file documents for business entity formations, dissolutions, foreign qualifications, mergers, conversions, securities filings, and annual reports.
• Maintain and update corporate digital files, minute books, cap tables, stock ledgers, and organizational charts.
• Draft and review board resolutions, consents, bylaws, and operating agreements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other transactions:
• File and monitor UCC financing statements and assist with secured transactions.
• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, correspondence, and legal research as needed.
• Manage deadlines, calendars, and communications with clients and external parties
  
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal. If you have a good basic working knowledge of what it means to be a corporate paralegal, we can teach you the rest.
• Ability to work in the office nearly every day
• Strong understanding of business entity structures, and related formation and maintenance procedures
• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience
• Excellent organizational, research, and communication skills
• Proficiency with legal software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible work hours
• A chance to work closely with exciting successful entrepreneurs and business leaders
  
  

Employment Type: Full Time

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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