Job Title:
Senior Corporate Paralegal

Company: Covington & Burling LLP

Location: san francisco, CA

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Summary: The Senior Corporate Paralegal will assist associates and partners in all aspects of transactional practice support and general corporate housekeeping. The Senior Corporate Paralegal may be based out of the Firm's San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Los Angeles office.Duties & Responsibilities:Prepare andor revise drafts of legal documents for attorney review, including, but not limited to: documents related to the formation and dissolution of various corporate entities; ancillary documents related to corporate financing, and M&A transactions; foreign qualifications; and UCC financing statements.Assist with certain SEC filings including Form D filings, Confidential treatment requests and Registration pile, analyze and summarize information for attorney review as it relates to transactions.Perform corporate and securities law research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and similar online research services.Coordinate transaction tasksprojects with attorneys, clients, advisors, and other parties, in person, via telephone and by written correspondence.Coordinate closings and attend to post-closing tasksprojects; file and track transaction documents with federal, state and local authorities as municate regularly with attorneys regarding status of tasksprojects, and issues relating to matter staffing and assignments.Maintain timely attendance in the office, and, as needed, work outside of normal business hours to accommodate transaction schedules.Assist with other projects as assigned by Paralegal Supervisor or other Firm management.Qualifications:Minimum 5 years of experience at an AMLAW 100200 law firm or a Fortune 1000 corporate legal department with extensive experience in general corporate transactional support.Four-year degree from an accredited college or university is required. A graduate degree such as a JD is a plus, but is not required.Familiarity with all of the following and with extensive experience in at least one area: corporate financing transactions, M&A, private equity, and new venture formation.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with attorneys, staff and clients, often on a daily basis.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong skills with Microsoft Office.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and be a part of a team under tight deadlines.Reports to: Paralegal Supervisor (California)Salary range: $87,500 - $170,000 (depending on experience)Workplace type: HybridCovington & Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring, salary, promotion, discipline, termination, and benefits, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, disability (including physical handicap), or any other improper criterion.