Senior Corporate Paralegal

SENIOR CORPORATE PARALEGAL

 

California – Mountain View (Silicon Valley)

 

GCA Law Partners LLP, a unique 23-attorney law firm in Silicon Valley, seeks a senior corporate paralegal to act as the sole paralegal supporting the firm’s corporate practice.  The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in a major law firm representing high technology clients.  Ability to work independently and manage multiple ongoing projects is a must.  In addition, the individual must have the highest level of integrity and business ethics.

 

Salary commensurate with experience, and could be in excess of $100,000.00 per year for the ideal candidate.

 

Responsibilities include:

 Managing documentation with regard to venture financing and M&A transactions, including assistance in due diligence and corporate cleanup matters, conduct of closing, and preparation of closing binders; Preparing basic incorporation and stock purchase documents, Board of Directors and shareholders minutes and consents, and maintaining corporate minute books;Preparing and maintaining detailed stock ledgers, including stock ledgers for venture financed companies with multiple series of preferred stock;Managing documentation for stock option plans and stock purchase plans;Blue sky and other corporate legal research; Preparing and managing corporate and securities filings;Reviewing and evaluating corporate record maintenance; andUpdating marketing materials and assisting other practice groups and firm administration as needed.

 

Required Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s Degree and a California Paralegal Certificate meeting the requirements of Business and Professions Code Section 6450 et seq.At least 3 years corporate paralegal experience in a law firm with a sophisticated corporate practice;High proficiency in Word and Excel;Strong organizational skills – ability to track “to doâ€� items and manage projects for multiple lawyers simultaneously;Detail oriented;Ability to work independently and make judgments as to priority of matters requiring attention from lawyers; andExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact well with lawyers and clients.

 

We have a friendly and flexible work environment.  Overtime is infrequent.  We offer salary commensurate with relevant experience and a competitive benefits package.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume via e-mail to: 

paralegalcom@gcalaw.com   for more information about GCA, please visit our website at www.gcalaw.com