Senior Corporate Paralegal

Los Angeles, CA; Palo Alto, CA; San Francisco, CA

Summary

Our client is looking for a Senior Corporate Paralegal with substantial work experience in AmLaw 100 firms or specialized boutique law firms who will assist associates and partners in all aspects of transactional practice support and general corporate housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or revise drafts of legal documents for lawyer review, including, but not limited to:
  • documents related to the formation and dissolution of various corporate entities;
  • ancillary documents related to corporate financing, and M&A transactions;
  • foreign qualifications; and
  • UCC financing statements.

• Assist with certain SEC filings including Form D filings, confidential treatment requests, and Registration Statements.
• Compile, analyze, and summarize information for lawyer review as it relates to transactions.
• Perform corporate and securities law research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and similar online research services.
• Coordinate transaction tasks/projects with lawyers, clients, advisors, and other parties, in person, via telephone, and by written correspondence.
• Coordinate closings and attend to post-closing tasks/projects; file and track transaction documents with federal, state, and local authorities as required.
• Communicate regularly with lawyers regarding status of tasks/projects, and issues relating to matter staffing and assignments.
• Maintain timely attendance in the office, and, as needed, work outside of normal business hours to accommodate transaction schedules.
• Assist with other projects as assigned by Paralegal Supervisor or other Firm management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience at an AMLAW 100/200 law firm or a Fortune 1000 corporate legal department with extensive experience in general corporate transactional support.
• Familiarity with all of the following and with extensive experience in at least one area: corporate financing transactions, M&A, private equity, and new venture formation.
• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university is required. A graduate degree such as a JD is a plus but is not required.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $87,500 – $170,000, depending on location, qualifications, and experience.