Paralegal

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,321,000 - 176,333,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support attorneys in our San Francisco office. This hybrid or fully remote role handles entity management, due diligence, filings, and capitalization tasks, collaborating with clients and auditors to ensure timely, accurate results.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience, strong knowledge of governance, securities laws, and tools like Carta, Pulley and Shareworks, plus excellent Excel and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate from an accredited college or university.
• 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience at a law firm.
• Strong working knowledge of corporate tasks for entity management.
• Understanding of corporate governance matters and transactional work.
• Experience with securities and corporate laws.
• Experience in capitalization management platforms such as Carta, Pulley and Shareworks.
• Proficient with Excel spreadsheets.
• Detail-oriented and organized with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills to manage projects under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file entity formation documents, including certificates, amendments, qualifications, and dissolutions.
• Draft minutes, consents, notices, and waivers.
• Support attorneys with corporate transactions, due diligence, document preparation, filings, closings, and post-closing matters.
• Communicate with clients, holders, directors, investors, and auditors.
• Review and organize due diligence materials.
• Conduct blue sky research and prepare federal and state filings.
• Prepare and assist with EDGAR code applications and accounts.
• Process stock and option administration, including drafting agreements and stock notices.
• Provide support for franchise taxes, annual reports, and reminders to clients.
• Manage capitalization processes and records in equity management platforms, including Rule 701 analysis.
• Maintain client and entity files, minute books, and corporate records.

Skills

Corporate paralegal experience

Governance and transactional work

Securities laws

Capitalization management tools

Excel proficiency

Communication & prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Carta

Pulley

Shareworks

Job description

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth. Wilson Sonsini has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to work closely with attorneys in our San Francisco office. This role will play a key part in client relationships and managing transactions. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional organizational skills who can manage a diverse range of responsibilities and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position is available for a hybrid or fully remote work schedule.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and file entity formation documents, including certificates, amendments, qualifications, and dissolutions
• Draft minutes, consents, notices, and waivers
• Support attorneys with corporate transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, filings, closings, and post-closing matters
• Communicate with clients, holders, directors, investors, and auditors
• Review and organize due diligence materials
• Conduct blue sky research and prepare required federal and state filings
• Prepare and assist with EDGAR code applications and accounts
• Process stock and option administration, including drafting agreements and preparing stock notices
• Provide support for franchise taxes, annual reports, and reminders to clients
• Manage capitalization processes and records in equity management platforms, including Rule 701 analysis
• Maintain client and entity files, minute books, and corporate records

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certificate at accredited college or university
• 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience at a law firm
• Strong working knowledge of corporate tasks for entity management
• Understanding of corporate governance matters and transactional work
• Experience with securities and corporate laws
• Experience in capitalization management platforms such as Carta, Pulley and Shareworks
• Proficient with Excel spreadsheets
• Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication and prioritization skills to manage projects simultaneously under deadline pressure

The primary location for this job posting is in San Francisco, but other locations may be listed.

The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows: San Francisco, and all other locations: $45.48 - $61.54 per hour. The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Benefits information can be found here. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance them. We represent more than 300 public enterprises and 3,000 private companies in a wide range of today’s cutting-edge industries, from AI and fintech to life sciences and mobility. For more than 60 years, our attorneys and professional staff have created a unique working environment. With deep roots in the fast-paced and innovative world of Silicon Valley, the firm fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and team-oriented approach for all employees, providing professional and personal development opportunities and encouraging all departments to promote a stable and optimal work/life balance. Wilson Sonsini is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce globally. We have built a culture in which employees of all backgrounds, viewpoints, and experiences are encouraged and empowered to achieve their maximum potential. Our firm is consistently recognized among the top law firms in annual diversity rankings. For example, Wilson Sonsini ranked No. 2 among firms with more than 601 attorneys in Law360’s 2025 Diversity Snapshot. Additionally, in 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, Wilson Sonsini achieved Mansfield Plus Certification, and in 2026, for the sixth consecutive year, the firm achieved a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index. We are also dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work by providing legal services, financial support, and volunteer services to worthy agencies and individuals in need. In 2025, Wilson Sonsini attorneys and staff provided more than 80,500 pro bono hours, participated in 125 community service projects, and raised over $130,000 for charitable organizations and causes. In addition, the Wilson Sonsini Foundation contributed more than $2.35 million to 112 law-related organizations and 129 community organizations in 2025.

Wilson Sonsini has 17 offices in 16 technology and business hubs worldwide. Austin, TX Boston, MA Boulder, CO Brussels, Belgium Century City, CA Hong Kong London Los Angeles, CA New York, NY Palo Alto, CA Salt Lake City, UT San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Shanghai (China) Washington, D.C. Wilmington, DE