Corporate Paralegal – San Diego or Los Angeles
Firm Description:
Our client is one of the world’s largest law firms, with over 4,000 attorneys across more than 40 countries. Known for its expansive global reach and full-service capabilities, the firm advises leading corporations, financial institutions, and governments on complex legal and business matters. Core practice areas include corporate and finance, litigation, intellectual property, real estate, tax, and regulatory affairs. The firm is recognized for its innovative approach, collaborative culture, and commitment to sustainability, diversity, and pro bono service.
Position Description:
Position Overview
Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join its Los Angeles or San Diego office. This full-time, hybrid opportunity is ideal for a corporate paralegal interested in supporting sophisticated corporate transactions, entity formation and maintenance, securities filings, and private company equity matters.The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys and clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, financings, securities matters, and general corporate maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain capitalization tables, stock ledgers, and option ledgers.
- Work with equity management platforms such as Carta, Pulley, and similar systems.
- Assist with SEC filings through EDGAR Next.
- Form and maintain corporations, LLCs, nonprofit entities, and other business organizations.
- Prepare and file corporate documents, including:
- Articles and certificates of incorporation or organization
- Amendments
- Foreign qualifications
- Consents and resolutions
- Merger documents
- Annual reports
- Certificates and other closing deliverables
- Assist with M&A and other corporate transactions from due diligence through closing.
- Prepare and maintain transaction closing checklists.
- Organize closing documents and prepare electronic closing sets and closing volumes.
- Assist with private company equity matters, including stock issuances, stock transfers, stock option grants, and equity plan records.
- Prepare UCC searches and filings.
- Conduct Blue Sky research and prepare related filings.
- Assist with corporate and transactional due diligence.
- Prepare drafts of S-8 Registration Statements and Section 16 filings.
- Prepare filings with Secretaries of State and other state and federal agencies.
- Maintain hard-copy and electronic corporate minute books.
- Manage virtual data rooms, transaction documents, and matter files.
- Coordinate with attorneys, clients, internal teams, and outside vendors throughout corporate transactions.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
- Candidates with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate should have at least 1 year of paralegal experience.
- Candidates without a degree or paralegal certification should have at least 5 years of legal support experience within the relevant practice area.
- Corporate transactional experience strongly preferred.
- Experience working with Carta, Pulley, or comparable equity management platforms.
- Experience with SEC EDGAR Next.
- Familiarity with entity formation, corporate maintenance, capitalization records, and transactional closings.
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work and multiple competing deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with attorneys and teams across multiple offices.
Technology Skills
Candidates should have strong proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Carta and/or Pulley
- SEC EDGAR Next
- Legal research platforms such as LexisNexis or Westlaw
- Legal document and matter-management technology
Work Environment
- Locations: Los Angeles or San Diego, California
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced law firm environment and providing support across offices as needed.
- Some additional hours may be required based on transaction demands.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $47.68 – $63.18
This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law.
Actual compensation will depend on factors including geographic market, relevant experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications.
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Additional firm-sponsored benefits and resources
Meet Your Recruiter
Dominique Harris
Director of Professional Staff Recruiting
