Staff Paralegal, Corporate Compliance & Entity Governance

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off starting at 20 days

Parental leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Staff Paralegal to join the Professional Standards group, handling corporate compliance, entity maintenance, and licensing across jurisdictions. The role collaborates with Claims, Compliance Counsel, and the GC office to ensure governance and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong organization, precision, and discretion, with experience in complex compliance tasks within a global law firm environment.

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 in professional standards, risk management, or general counsel environments is preferred.
• 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 IntApp is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate entity maintenance and compliance activities across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Manage filing requirements, deadlines, registered agent coordination, and corporate records for 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 and 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.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to maintain accurate records and resolve compliance matters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

IntApp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a Staff Paralegal to join the Professional Standards group, handling corporate compliance, entity maintenance, and licensing across jurisdictions. The role collaborates with Claims, Compliance Counsel, and the GC office to ensure governance and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong organization, precision, and discretion, with experience in complex compliance tasks within a global law firm environment.