Paralegal, Technology Companies Group

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal in the Santa Monica, San Francisco, Menlo Park or New York office.

What will you do? As a Technology Companies Group Paralegal, you will support the delivery of quality legal services to clients by performing technical tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, strong written and oral communication skills and computer proficiency. You will have representative duties which include the organization and maintenance of various corporate entities such as corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships.

You will perform a wide array of tasks, including but not limited to the responsibilities below.

• Establish the corporate name, prepare formation documents and coordinate execution and subsequent filing in proper jurisdictions
• Prepare entity qualification or registration forms for foreign jurisdictions
• Prepare and maintain minute books and capitalization tables
• Use capitalization management software to maintain capitalization records of clients
• Assist in drafting employment, purchase and option agreements, stock plans and other related documents
• Blue sky research and analysis, including preparation and fling of necessary state and federal forms and reports with appropriate governmental entities
• Assist with liquidations and dissolutions of companies and other entities
• Assist in closings by preparing and gathering closing materials and attending the pre-closings and closing
• You will help in drafting and reviewing routine transactional documents, e.g., signature pages, officer's certificates and, correspondence with a particular focus on serving companies in the technology, energy and financial sectors. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

• A bachelor's degree is required, and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved training program is preferable but not required
• 8 to 10 years equivalent experience
• Demonstrates good organization, verbal and written communication skills, plus exhibits aptitude to develop specific and detailed knowledge and understanding of complex issues and procedures
• Proven ability to delegate appropriate tasks to other firm resources
• Strong time management skills, and ambition to work in a dynamic, shared environment are essential
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and any practice-related software
• An understanding of Delaware General Corporate Law, New York Business Corporate Law and
• California Corporations Code
• Significant substantive working knowledge of the procedures, terminology and documents relating to the formation of a variety of corporate entities.

California Requirements: In the California offices, paralegals must meet the qualifications, including compliance with the continuing education requirements, as set forth in the California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450 et seq.

Who is Orrick? Orrick is a global law firm focused on serving the technology & innovation, energy & infrastructure and finance sectors. Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets worldwide. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality legal advice through our diverse teams and for our culture of innovation and collaboration. Financial Times selected Orrick as the Most Digital Firm of 2020, and in the past five years, the Most Innovative Law Firm of the Year three times and runner-up twice. For the ninth year in a row, Fortune named Orrick to its 2024 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more about our awesome employee experience here: Fortune 100 Great Place To Work certified company

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is:

• California Major Markets $64,000 - $160,000
• New York City $64,000 - $160,000

* California Major Markets includes San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Monica. All other California locations fall within National range.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through our PTO program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm.

How to Apply: If you are searching for a chance to create an impact, you have a little grit and you love working with a team, we want to talk with you. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings at www.orrick.com/Careers. Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

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