Job DescriptionSupport the corporate attorneys in our Silicon Valley office with corporate transactional work and general corporate governance matters.
Primary Responsibilities and/or Essential functions:- Assist attorneys with transactions: organizing and reviewing diligence materials, maintaining closing files, preparing signature packages, preparing execution copies of closing documents and compiling signing and closing sets.
- Corporate governance matters such as maintaining minute books, stock records and stockholder files.
- Draft and coordinate execution of corporate documents, such as incorporation/formation documents, UCC filing statements, board/stockholder consents, award agreements and audit letters.
- Coordinate legal filings with state and federal government agencies, as well as the retrieval of documents from same agencies.
- Research and analyze information collected from public records databases.
- Any additional responsibilities as required by management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - 1+ years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal at a big law firm, experience including prior experience drafting legal documents and signature blocks, preparing signature packets, and preparing executed versions of agreements for closing.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and possess excellent organizational skills.
- Proactive and have the ability to work independently and multi-task under pressure within time constraints with little supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills in communications in person, by e-mail and telephone and provides information in a timely matter with courtesy and tact; follows instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff.
- Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Suite, Adobe, DocuSign, and online datasites).
- Experience tracking billable time.
- Ability to work overtime hours and travel, if needed or requested.
Education/Certifications:- BA/BS with strong academic background required.
- Paralegal Certificate preferred.
Estimated salary range is $75k-$100k. Compensation decisions within the range are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers a competitive compensation package comprised of base pay and discretionary year-end bonus for eligible employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, flexible spending plan and a 401K plan. Weil also offers generous paid time off and holidays.
