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Wilson Sonsini is currently looking for a Paralegal to join our Corporate Practice group. The Corporate Paralegal provides support to Corporate clients. This role handles basic tasks related to corporate governance, legal compliance, and transactional matters. The Corporate Paralegal will be an integral part of the legal team and be expected to provide quality customer service to the Corporate clients.
Job Responsibility:
Perform all job duties under direction and supervision of supervisor and/or attorney
Develop skills and knowledge through training and mentoring
Maintain compliance with all firm policies, procedures, and standards
Time entry inputted on daily basis
Timesheets submitted weekly
Notification and coverage for time off
Dependable work hours
Participation on virtual calls/meetings
Attendance at mandatory trainings or meetings
Adherence to group norms
Initiate out of office messages
Attend training to stay current
Follow WSGR Productivity and Effective Timekeeping Guidelines Policy
Assist with client records maintenance
Maintain minute book (electronic)
Assist with preparing and finalizing minutes and consents
Prepare forms, assemble, and submit filings
Assist with securities issuances
Conduct Blue Sky research and prepare memo
Confirm filing of 83(b) Elections
Input and track corporate information and capitalization in equity management platforms
Generate reports as requested
Generate Rule 701 compliance reports
Assist with communications to directors, stockholders, and investors
Prepare equity confirmation response for auditors
Perform other administrative duties as needed
Assist attorney with incorporation questionnaire
Prepare drafts of necessary documents
Assist with obtaining signatures and finalizing formation documents
File Certificate of Incorporation
File qualification to do business form
Confirm company obtained employee identification number (EIN)
Confirm 83(b) Election notices
Conduct Blue Sky research and prepare memo
Prepare and submit any securities filings
Establish minute book
Set up new company on equity management platform
Conduct Blue Sky research, prepare memo and handle filings
Assist with due diligence collection and uploads
Responsible for obtaining signatures
Track approvals, signatures, and funds received
File Amended Certificate of Incorporation
Assist in drafting closing certificates
Request good standing certificates
Assist with closing
Create and distribute closing volume
Distribute stock notice or executed debt instruments
Update equity management platform
Responsible for obtaining signatures for board and stockholder consents
Assist with formation of the merger subsidiary
Track approvals, signatures, and waivers
Assist with due diligence collection and uploads
Assist with minute book audit
Requirements:
Paralegal Certificate
OR Bachelor’s Degree or JD with one year working under supervision of attorney
3+ years of experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion
Ability to demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
Ability to review and proofread documents for grammar, spelling, proper language, and readability
Ability to follow firm policies and procedures while working remotely and in person
Team player and willingness to provide back-up support to team members as required
What we offer:
Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance