ECVC Senior Paralegal

Perkins Coie LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP is hiring a Corporate Paralegal for its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice in San Francisco, California. This role involves assisting lawyers with high-level corporate tasks such as drafting incorporation documents, conducting UCC searches, and maintaining client confidentiality. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience and be knowledgeable in California and Delaware corporate law, as well as federal securities laws. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with capitalization management platforms are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience as a corporate paralegal.
• Ability to draft and file incorporation and other corporate documents.
• Strong knowledge of securities laws and private company mergers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client confidentiality and positive client relationships.
• Draft incorporation and dissolution documents.
• Conduct UCC searches and prepare financing statements.
• Organize and maintain electronic data sites.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Fluent in Carta or Shareworks

Education

4-year degree in a related field

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: Perkins Coie LLP is looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join our team as a Corporate Paralegal with our Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group. The Paralegal will, under minimal supervision, assist lawyers and clients with a variety of high-level corporate and transactional paralegal duties. They will also maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality, and oversee corporate maintenance for a large number of clients across many industries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.

• Maintain client confidentiality and positive client relationships.
• Draft and file incorporation, formation, amendment, dissolution, and withdrawal documents for Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs.
• Conduct and analyze UCC searches; prepare UCC-1 and UCC-3 financing statements.
• Maintain organized records for corporate entities, including ownership ledgers and state/federal filings.
• Prepare and distribute corporate documents, certifications, and UCC statements.
• Draft agreements for securities transfers.
• Manage closings for financings, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Conduct corporate diligence reviews and summarize findings.
• Organize and maintain electronic data sites; manage shareholder mailings and regulatory filings.
• Conduct factual research and analysis on statutory requirements.
• Train and supervise other paralegals; coordinate workloads.
• Work with external vendors to manage attorney and client requests.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Accurate time record-keeping.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with lawyers, staff, and clients.
• Proficient in proofreading, redlining, and document comparison.
• Strong knowledge of California and Delaware corporate law, federal and state securities laws, and private company M&A.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Excel.
• Fluent in Carta, Shareworks, or other capitalization management platforms.
• Ability to take initiative and exercise discretion and independent judgment.

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED

• Experience in IPO and public company matters, including beneficial ownership tables, Section 16 reporting, Rule 144, and legend removal letters.
• Experience with secured lending is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 6 years of experience as a corporate paralegal with public and/or privately held companies.
• 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent required; paralegal certificate or degree preferred.