Staff Corporate Paralegal

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Seattle (WA); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 20 days

Parental leave

Paid holidays (up to 10)

Descripción de la vacante

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking an experienced Staff Paralegal to support the firms Professional Standards group, focusing on corporate compliance, entity maintenance, and licensing obligations.

The role involves coordinating across jurisdictions, maintaining confidential records, and working with attorneys and internal teams to ensure governance and regulatory requirements are met.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Experience in corporate legal support, compliance, or professional responsibility roles is valued.
• Knowledge of corporate entity maintenance, registered agents, annual filings, and foreign qualifications is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Support corporate entity maintenance and compliance activities across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Manage filing requirements, deadlines, registered agent coordination, and corporate records to maintain entity good standing.
• Prepare and maintain corporate documents, including formation records, resolutions, amendments, and governance materials.
• Conduct corporate research, due diligence, and compliance reviews to support firm initiatives and transactions.
• Support attorney departure processes by coordinating compliance activities across internal teams and maintaining confidential records.
• Manage attorney licensing, including renewals, registrations, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports and provide accurate information to support the firm's internal legal team and firm leadership.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to maintain accurate records and resolve compliance matters.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication skills

Independent work

Educación

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Herramientas

IntApp

Descripción del empleo

Staff Corporate Paralegal

Staff Paralegal
Support the Future of a Global Law Firm

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized professional to serve as a Staff Paralegal within the Professional Standards group, a key role supporting the firm's corporate compliance and recordkeeping, attorney transitions, and attorney licensing requirements.

Following the combination of two leading global law firms, this role offers an opportunity to support the continued integration and alignment of entity structures, compliance practices, and operational processes across jurisdictions. Working closely with Claims and Professional Standards Compliance Counsel, attorneys, administrative teams, the office of the General Counsel, and external partners, you will help ensure the firm maintains strong governance practices and meets critical regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, values accuracy and confidentiality, and enjoys managing complex compliance responsibilities that support the operations of a global organization.

What You’ll Do

• - Support corporate entity maintenance and compliance activities across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• - Manage filing requirements, deadlines, registered agent coordination, and corporate records to maintain entity good standing.
• - Prepare and maintain corporate documents, including formation records, resolutions, amendments, and governance materials.
• - Conduct corporate research, due diligence, and compliance reviews to support firm initiatives and transactions.
• - Support attorney departure processes by coordinating compliance activities across internal teams and maintaining confidential records.
• - Manage attorney licensing, including renewals, registrations, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• - Prepare compliance reports and provide accurate information to support the firm's internal legal team and firm leadership.
• - Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to maintain accurate records and resolve compliance matters.

What You’ll Bring

• - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities across jurisdictions.
• - Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in compliance-driven work.
• - Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with attorneys, business professionals, and external stakeholders.
• - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• - Adaptability and a proactive mindset in a dynamic, evolving global organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• - Four or more years of experience in paralegal, corporate legal support, compliance, or professional responsibility roles.
• - Law firm experience strongly preferred, particularly within a professional standards, risk management, general counsel, or corporate legal environment.
• - Strong knowledge of corporate entity maintenance, registered agents, annual filings, and foreign qualifications.
• - Familiarity with attorney licensing requirements and bar admission processes.
• - Experience with compliance tracking, entity management systems, or legal technology platforms such as IntApp is a plus.
• - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and strong technical aptitude.

Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Join a collaborative Professional Standards team where your work will help support the governance, compliance, and operational success of a newly integrated global law firm. If you enjoy managing complex compliance responsibilities, partnering with legal professionals, and contributing to the foundation of a growing organization, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of the firm.

This position is eligible for

• annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually
• personal medical and parental leave
• up to 10 paid holidays
• family care benefits

More information regarding benefits and programs may be found https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/careers/applicant-resource-hub/.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records that reside in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco counties will be considered for employment in accordance with the applicable Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This position may be filled in the following locations. The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.

• San Francisco Bay Area compensation range: $91,220 to $135,540 annually
• Colorado compensation range: $71,470 to $106,190 annually
• Illinois compensation range: $75,430 to $112,080 annually
• Los Angeles compensation range: $83,230 to $123,670 annually
• San Diego compensation range: $82,180 to $122,100 annually
• New York compensation range: $82,930 to $123,220 annually
• Washington state compensation range: $75,390 to $112,020 annually

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