Paralegal, Technology Companies Group

Overview Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with our Technology Companies Group. This position could be located in our Santa Monica, San Francisco, Menlo Park, New York or Boston office. As a Technology Companies Group Paralegal, you will support the delivery of quality legal services to clients by performing technical tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, strong written and oral communication skills and computer proficiency. Responsibilities Establish the corporate name, prepare formation documents and coordinate execution and subsequent filing in proper jurisdictions. Prepare entity qualification or registration forms for foreign jurisdictions. Prepare and maintain minute books and capitalization tables. Use capitalization management software to maintain capitalization records of clients. Assist in drafting employment, purchase and option agreements, stock plans and other related documents. Conduct blue sky research and analysis, including preparation and filing of necessary state and federal forms and reports with appropriate governmental entities. Assist with liquidations and dissolutions of companies and other entities. Assist in closings by preparing and gathering closing materials and attending pre-closings and closing. Help in drafting and reviewing routine transactional documents, e.g., signature pages, officer’s certificates and correspondence with a particular focus on serving companies in the technology, energy and financial sectors. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree is required, and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved training program is preferable but not required. A minimum of 5 years equivalent experience. Demonstrates good organization, verbal and written communication skills, and exhibits aptitude to develop specific and detailed knowledge of complex issues and procedures. Proven ability to delegate appropriate tasks to other firm resources. Strong time management skills and ambition to work in a dynamic, shared environment. Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and any practice-related software. Understanding of Delaware General Corporate Law, New York Business Corporate Law and California Corporations Code. Significant substantive working knowledge of the procedures, terminology and documents relating to the formation of a variety of corporate entities. California Requirements In the California offices, paralegals must meet the qualifications and comply with continuing education requirements as set forth in the California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450 et seq. Compensation & Benefits Salary range (Boston, New York City, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley): $125,000 - $175,000. Compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus determined by firm and individual performance. Benefits include a full range of elective health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), robust mental well-being programs, child, family, elder, and pet care benefits, short- and long-term disability, industry leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions (with applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) program. Paid time off and paid holidays are also provided. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP