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About the Role

Orrick is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects independently under limited supervision
• Maintain confidential client information and improve workflow regarding storage and recall of materials
• Oversee IPO transaction tasks, including drafting checklists, attending due diligence meetings, proofreading legal documents, and coordinating site visits
• Create and proofread agreements for content, accuracy, and format
• Prepare deal documents, including disclosures, exhibits, SEC filings, questionnaires, financing statements, CUSIP number applications, purchase agreements, and merger agreements
• Provide pre-closing, closing, and post-closing assistance
• Conduct non-legal and legal research and perform due diligence
• Prepare correspondence, audit letter responses, working group lists, and closing checklists

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required
• 2+ years of Corporate Paralegal experience
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong research skills utilizing legal research software (Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, SEC/EDGAR, CapMx, ShareWorks, Carta, etc.)
• Great communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Understanding of corporate and securities law, including SEC regulations
• Ability to conduct thorough legal and factual research
• Ability to work accurately and meticulously, ensuring the accuracy of documents and filings
• In California offices, paralegals must meet the qualifications, including compliance with continuing education requirements, as set forth in the California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450 et seq.

Skills

• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Written communication skills
• Oral communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Research skills
• Time management skills

Location

• Boston
• San Francisco
• New York

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Up to 5 Years of Experience
• 5+ Years of Experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved training program (preferable but not required)

Salary/Compensations

• Up to 5 Years of Experience: $60,000 - $100,000
• 5+ Years of Experience: $90,000 - $150,000

Benefits

• Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life
• Robust mental well-being programs
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Industry-leading parental leave benefits
• Health savings account contributions (w/ applicable medical plan)
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K program
• Paid Time Off program
• Paid holidays

About the Company

• Orrick is a global law firm focused on delivering innovative solutions for four sectors: Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance and Life Sciences & HealthTech.
• Founded more than 150 years ago in San Francisco, Orrick today has offices in 25+ markets.
• We are recognized globally for delivering the highest-quality legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.