ECVC Senior Paralegal

Job Description: Perkins Coie LLP is looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join our team as a Corporate Paralegal within 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, maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality, and oversee corporate maintenance for a broad range of clients across many industries. In addition, as a member of the firm’s business professional support team, this position is responsible for promoting and maintaining the goodwill and reputation of the firm by upholding the highest level of professional conduct and confidentiality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. PERKS & BENEFITS High‑impact work and a culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving clients, and mutual respect. Access to one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and related resources. Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance. Accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually. Personal medical and parental leave. Up to 10 paid holidays and family care benefits. Tuition reimbursement and paid sabbaticals. COMPENSATION San Francisco compensation range: $95,070 to $213,900 annually. EEO & NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination. #J-18808-Ljbffr WFB Perkins Coie LLP