Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

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Washington, DC

Legal Staff Paralegal in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

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This firm is often at the top of the list of prominent Boston law firms. Large and growing, these lawyers are well-connected throughout the Boston area, and are looking to increase the reach of their influence. With beautiful offices (that seem to go on and on...) the lawyers here are generally quite happy with their practice. Why? At the associate level, lawyers are given a bit more responsibility than your average law firm lawyer, and depending on the practice group, given quite solid training and structured mentoring. Although the partners are increasingly conscious of the billable hours of their associates, they are generally accessible. In particular, several of the litigation partners bring in high level litigation work and remain very involved throughout to monitor and guide the associates participation.
Senior Paralegal, Technology Duties: The candidate assists with various corporate transactions including venture capital financings, M&A, and other securities offerings. Assists with entity formations. Assists with the stock plan and stock option administration, preparing related documents and filings Prepares stock certificates and ledgers. Conducts research on state and federal securities laws and assists with filings. Assists with all aspects of corporate maintenance and governance. Perform other tasks as assigned by attorneys.

Qualifications: The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal in addition to having expertise working within the Technology business sector. Paralegal Certificate or qualifying work experience required. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to exude a high level of attention to detail. Capable of handling multiple responsibilities. Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar Web-based equity tracking systems.

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