Corporate Case Assistant

Position Summary

Corporate Case Assistant at Cooley is responsible for providing organizational and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the Business Department.

• Assist with company formations
• Provide support with venture capital financings of private companies, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and other business transactions
• Assist in preparing corporate and securities filings and conduct related research
• Maintain corporate records and assist with compiling and organizing documents and information related to business transactions and clients
• Assist in preparing legal opinions and assembling opinion back‑up
• Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records
• Coordinate closings and prepare related documents
• Obtain and file documents with public agencies
• Bill a minimum of 1,600 hours annually
• Input and release billable time and complete Workday timelogs on a timely basis, in addition to other administrative duties
• All other duties as assigned or required

• Upon orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
• Available to work overtime, as required
• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (preferred)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly

The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $34.00–$37.00 ($70,720.00–$76,960.00 annually). Final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. Benefits include medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. Employees receive firm‑paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short‑term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays each year.

New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about benefits and resources.

EOE.