Senior Corporate Paralegal

ABA Search, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABA Search, Inc. represents a large, internationally recognized law firm with strengths in technology, venture capital, and fund formation.

The role supports all facets of emerging company and venture fund work, including organization documents and partnership agreements. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, has 5+ years of paralegal experience (preferably in fund formation), and may have a paralegal certificate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in fund formation.
• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Ability to bill a minimum of 1,600 hours annually.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and iManage; strong organizational and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Support all facets of emerging company and venture fund work, including preparation and maintenance of organizational documents.
• Prepare partnership and limited liability company agreements.
• Prepare side letters, transfer agreements, admission agreements, and other amendments.
• Conduct investor suitability due diligence.
• Research federal and state securities regulations in connection with fund formations.
• Prepare and file requisite notices.
• Complete time sheets and other administrative duties in a timely manner.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Billable hours

Organization & proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

iManage

Job description

COMPANY PROFILE

Our client is a large, internationally recognized law firm with deep roots in technology and venture capital work, built over decades of representing emerging companies from formation through exit. The firm maintains a substantial corporate and M&A practice alongside well-regarded private equity, intellectual property, cybersecurity and privacy, securities, and litigation groups. It is known for a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and for strong internal support for attorney and paralegal development, wellbeing, and an inclusive workplace, and it is regularly recognized by outside organizations for those efforts.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package based on experience and location. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and senior paralegals within a leading fund formation and venture capital practice, build deep subject‑matter expertise, and grow within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment that values initiative and flexibility with work assignments.

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY

• Support all facets of emerging company and venture fund work, including the preparation and maintenance of organizational documents
• Prepare partnership and limited liability company agreements
• Prepare side letters, transfer agreements, admission agreements, and other amendments
• Conduct investor suitability due diligence
• Research federal and state securities regulations in connection with fund formations
• Prepare and file requisite notices
• Conduct due diligence review of documents and assist with the preparation of opinions and supporting materials in connection with fund formation
• Handle SEC compliance reporting on behalf of venture fund clients with respect to their public company stock portfolios
• Complete time sheets, e‑timelogs, and other administrative duties in a timely manner

BACKGROUND PROFILE

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably in fund formation
• Willingness and availability to work overtime as required
• Ability to bill a minimum of 1,600 hours annually
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage, and other standard firm applications (training provided during onboarding)
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment with multiple supervisors, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility with work assignments and schedules
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, including the ability to delegate tasks to service departments when necessary
• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills with close attention to detail
• Demonstrated initiative, diplomacy, tact, and reliability, with the ability to work well under pressure and collaboratively with others, including clients