At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals, dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perkins Coie LLP has an opening for a detail-oriented Paralegal Assistant with our busy business group on a wide variety of projects under the supervision of paralegals and attorneys on a variety of entry-level duties.

This position is open to our Los Angeles, Seattle, Austin, Portland, Palo Alto, and San Francisco offices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These essential functions are primary job duties that the incumbent must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.

• Assist with maintaining corporate records.
• Assist with maintaining stock ledgers and capitalization and option plan administration.
• Assist with "blue sky" research and state and federal filings.
• Assist with due diligence production and/or review.
• Draft miscellaneous transaction documents.
• Assist paralegals with closings on venture capital financing and merger and acquisition transactions.
• Maintain positive contact with clients and observe confidentiality of client matters.
• Conduct basic internet research. Ability to access and understand information contained on Secretary of State websites.
• Keep accurate time records.
• Prepare material for internal and external distribution.
• Obtain factual information from clients and third parties, including governmental agencies.
• Keep track of case/matter deadlines.
• Perform computer database input and retrieval.
• Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the job position, consistent with the Firm's attendance expectations.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Highly developed attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple assignments, and work well under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to assist the team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules.
• Available to work overtime as necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to track and record time accurately and timely.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires a 4-year degree and 1-plus years experience as a corporate paralegal.
• Law firm experience a plus.
• Fluent in Spanish, written and verbal, required.
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, Excel, Google Docs.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

This position may be filled in the following location(s). The compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

San Francisco/Bay Area compensation range: $56,400 to $80,270 annually

Los Angeles compensation range: $51,460 to $73,240 annually

Washington State compensation range: $46,610 to $66,340 annually

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