Securities and Compliance Paralegal

Workiva

Securities and Compliance Paralegal supporting SEC reporting and compliance for Workiva Inc. Collaborating with legal and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate governance and compliance.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,000 - $134,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SEC filings, corporate governance, and compliance processes, with a strong focus on document preparation, coordination, and legal operations. Proficient in utilizing technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy in legal service delivery.

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SEC Filing SupportCorporate Governance ExperienceEDGAR ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Advanced SkillsSecurities Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

SEC FilingsSection 16 FilingsProxy StatementsDocument PreparationLegal Document Drafting

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentExcellent CommunicationProactive MindsetAbility to Manage Priorities

Tools & Technologies

EDGAR NextShareworksComputershareMonday.comWorkiva

Industry Keywords

Public Company GovernanceCorporate RecordkeepingSecurities Trading PoliciesBeneficial Ownership TrackingCompliance Calendars

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the preparation, drafting, review, and filing of the Company’s SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, DEF 14A, annual report materials, registration statements, and related disclosure documents
Support the end-to-end SEC filing process, including document compilation, preparation of support files, exhibit coordination, signature packets, internal review workflows, and final filing logistics
Assist with preparation and coordination of annual meeting materials, director and officer questionnaires, proxy-related materials, and related governance and disclosure processes
Coordinate, prepare, and file Section 16 reports, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, powers of attorney, beneficial ownership tracking, and related filing support
Maintain the Company’s and Section 16 filers’ EDGAR Next accounts and related credentials, permissions, records, and processes
Maintain compliance calendars, checklists, and internal procedures for periodic, annual, and event-driven reporting deadlines
Maintain the Company’s governance policies, committee charters, corporate records, governance trackers, and related materials
Prepare Board and Committee presentation templates and support the preparation, review, finalization, and distribution of Board and Committee materials
Maintain calendars, trackers, and databases for Board and Committee meeting materials, approvals, action items, and related governance processes
Support onboarding processes for directors and officers, including Forms ID, questionnaires, certifications, and onboarding materials
Support the annual Board and Committee self-evaluation process
Assist with internal and external audit requests, including preparation of audit response materials, production of meeting minutes, and coordination of supporting documentation
Support subsidiary governance, corporate recordkeeping, and entity management matters, as needed
Support administration of the Company’s securities trading policies, including trading preclearance requests, restricted trading lists, blackout communications, and employee questions
Help maintain insider lists, training materials, FAQs, templates, and other resources related to securities compliance and public company obligations
Respond to FINRA, broker, transfer agent, and other stockholder-related requests, as appropriate
Support equity, stockholder, and beneficial ownership-related processes, including internal tracking, recordkeeping, and coordination with relevant stakeholders
Draft, prepare, and coordinate correspondence, certifications, resolutions, consents, notices, and other legal and governance documents
Maintain organized legal files, records, workflows, templates, and process documentation
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, consistency, and scalability across securities, governance, compliance, and legal operations processes.
Support other Legal Department projects and responsibilities, as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree
2+ years of relevant securities, corporate governance, public company, or law firm experience
Experience supporting SEC filings, Section 16 filings, proxy statements, or public company governance
Proficiency with EDGAR, EDGAR Next, Shareworks, Computershare, Monday.com, or Workiva software
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Copilot
Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential, sensitive, and material nonpublic information
Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proactive mindset with a focus on improving workflows, templates, and operating procedures
Interest in using technology and AI to improve efficiency, accuracy, and legal service delivery

Benefits

Comp & perks

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package