Job Description:At Perkins Coie, we look for individuals that are self-motivated, dedicated to providing value and superior services and, above all, people who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We’ve created a company culture that is based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work for one of the 100 Best Workplaces in America, get great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, your birthday off, and paid sabbaticals.GENERAL PURPOSEThe Los Angeles office of Perkins Coie LLP has an opening for a detail oriented corporate paralegal to work with our busy business group on a wide variety of projects including with the emerging companies’ group. Responsibilities include entity formation, drafting board and stockholder minutes and consent, maintenance of corporate records and capitalization tables, option plan administration, “blue sky” research and state and federal filings. Transactional responsibilities may also include due diligence production and/or review, drafting miscellaneous transaction documents, and management of closings. Must be able to handle multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and have the flexibility to assist team in meeting client demands on accelerated schedules. Organizational, analytical and communications skills a must. Must be available to work overtime.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCERequires 4-year degree and 3 plus years’ experience as a corporate paralegal working with emerging growth companies. Law firm experience preferred. Strong knowledge of Delaware corporate law, federal and state securities laws, option plan administration, venture capital finance and private company strongly preferred. Public company filings a plus.