Paralegal - Corporate

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The Paralegal - Corporate, under the supervision of attorneys, performs a range of substantive cases, matter or entity related duties. Prepares drafts of legal and other documents and correspondence for attorney review. Compiles, analyzes and summarizes information. Coordinates efforts between attorneys, clients, other parties and outside vendors.

This position is located in our San Diego office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

• Performs and maintains capitalization tables as well as stock and options ledgers.
• Direct experience with Carta, Pulley, and other related software.
• Direct experience with SEC EDGAR Next.
• Organizes, prepares and files a variety of corporate legal documents for transactions (Articles of Incorporation/Organization, Amendments, state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books, electronic closing sets, initial drafts or certificates, short‑form closing deliverables, and filing annual reports).
• Assists with formation of entities such as Corporations, LLCs, 501(c)(3).
• Prepares documents for transactions such as closing statements.
• Prepares UCC searches and filings.
• Organizes documents and closing books in connection with corporate transactions such as acquisitions and mergers.
• Prepares and files annual reports in states where corporations are incorporated and/or qualified to do business.
• Assists with basic private company transfer agent functions including stock issuance, stock transfers, stock option grants and maintenance of stock option plan records in corporate maintenance software.
• Assists with due diligence.
• Prepares closing volumes, including index, document assembly, binding and final distribution.
• Prepares draft documentation for filings with Secretary of State, Department of Corporations and other state or federal agencies.
• Develops, monitors and updates closing checklists.
• Performs Blue Sky research and filings.
• Maintains minute books (hard copy and electronic).
• Prepares drafts and files S‑8 Registration Statements and Section 16 filings.
• Manages data rooms and matter files.
• Other duties.

Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience with legal software such as Relativity, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw or similar application required. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter. Responsibilities will include assisting attorneys in your home office and in offices across the firm.

Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• High School diploma or GED.

• Bachelor's Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate.

• 1 year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate. Individuals without a degree or certification require five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area.

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables,…