Paralegal - Corporate

dlapiper; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper in San Diego is seeking a Paralegal - Corporate to support attorneys on transactional matters, draft and file corporate documents, and manage entity records. You will coordinate with clients, vendors and other offices to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires experience with corporate maintenance, capitalization tables, and relevant software tools. A hybrid work schedule and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate preferred.
• 1 year paralegal experience with a Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate; five years' legal support experience if no degree.
• Strong Word/Excel/Outlook skills and professional communications required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts of legal documents for attorney review.
• Compile, analyze and summarize information.
• Maintain capitalization tables and stock ledgers.
• Organize and file corporate documents for transactions.
• Assist with formation of entities (Corporations, LLCs, 501(c)(3)).
• Prepare UCC searches and filings.
• Close volumes and transaction documents.
• Assist with due diligence and closing checklists.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Carta

Pulley

SEC EDGAR Next

Relativity

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

The Paralegal - Corporate, under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of substantive cases, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, other parties and outside vendors.

Location

This position is located in our San Diego office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Performs and maintains capitalization tables as well as stock and options ledgers.
• Direct experience with Carta, Pulley, and other related software.
• Direct experience with SEC EDGAR Next.
• Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents for transactions (Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Amendments, state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books, electronic closing sets, initial drafts or certificates, short‑form closing deliverables, and filing annual reports).
• Assists with formation of entities such as Corporations, LLCs, 501(c)(3).
• Prepares documents for transactions such as closing statements.
• Prepares UCC searches and filings.
• Organizes documents and closing books in connection with corporate transactions such as acquisitions and mergers.
• Prepares and files annual reports in states where corporations are incorporated and/or qualified to do business.
• Assists with basic private company transfer agent functions including stock issuance, stock transfers, stock option grants and maintenance of stock option plan records in corporate maintenance software.
• Assists with due diligence.
• Prepares closing volumes, including index, document assembly, binding and final distribution.
• Prepares draft documentation for filings with Secretary of State, Department of Corporations and other state or federal agencies.
• Develops, monitors and updates closing checklists.
• Performs Blue Sky research and filings.
• Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic).
• Prepares drafts and files S‑8 Registration Statements and Section 16 filings.
• Manages data rooms and matter files.
• Other duties.

Desired Skills

Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter. Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in offices across the firm. Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Education

High School diploma or GED.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate.

Minimum Years of Experience

1 year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate. Individuals without a degree or certification require five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to: Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties. Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner. Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product. Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required. Foster positive work relationships. Comply with all firm policies and practices. Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned. Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and