Paralegal

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Corporate Paralegal supporting attorneys in San Francisco with client relationships and managing transactions. Preparing legal documents and conducting due diligence for corporate transactions.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45 - $62 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate paralegal tasks, including entity formation, due diligence, and compliance with securities and corporate laws. Proficient in managing capitalization processes and utilizing equity management platforms while maintaining meticulous corporate records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Corporate Paralegal ExperienceEntity ManagementSecurities Law KnowledgeCapitalization Management PlatformsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Entity Formation Document PreparationDue Diligence ReviewEDGAR Code ApplicationsStock AdministrationCorporate Governance Understanding

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Excel SpreadsheetsCartaPulleyShareworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeParalegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Corporate TransactionsBlue Sky ResearchFranchise TaxesAnnual ReportsRule 701 Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and file entity formation documents, including certificates, amendments, qualifications, and dissolutions
Draft minutes, consents, notices, and waivers
Support attorneys with corporate transactions, including due diligence, document preparation, filings, closings, and post-closing matters
Communicate with clients, holders, directors, investors, and auditors
Review and organize due diligence materials
Conduct blue sky research and prepare required federal and state filings
Prepare and assist with EDGAR code applications and accounts
Process stock and option administration, including drafting agreements and preparing stock notices
Provide support for franchise taxes, annual reports, and reminders to clients
Manage capitalization processes and records in equity management platforms, including Rule 701 analysis
Maintain client and entity files, minute books, and corporate records

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate at accredited college or university
4+ years of corporate paralegal experience at a law firm
Strong working knowledge of corporate tasks for entity management
Understanding of corporate governance matters and transactional work
Experience with securities and corporate laws
Experience in capitalization management platforms such as Carta, Pulley and Shareworks
Proficient with Excel spreadsheets
Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent analytical skills
Excellent communication and prioritization skills to manage projects simultaneously under deadline pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

highly competitive salary and benefits package
discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance
professional development opportunities
flexible work arrangements