Senior Paralegal

Job Overview Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a Corporate Paralegal for its Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group. Responsibilities 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. Required Skills 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. Preferred Skills Experience in IPO and public company matters, including beneficial ownership tables, Section 16 reporting, Rule 144, and legend removal letters. Experience with secured lending. 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. Benefits and Employment Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within the firm and throughout our communities. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) plan; discretionary bonus; paid time off starting at 20 days annually; personal medical and parental leave; up to 10 paid holidays; family care benefits; tuition reimbursement; paid sabbaticals. Compensation and Location San Francisco: $95,070.00 to $213,900.00 annually. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr