Paradigm Counsel is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with 2+ years of corporate experience representing emerging growth technology companies through all stages of the corporate life cycle.  We offer the professional experience and benefits of a large firm, with the collaboration and supportive culture of a smaller firm.  We value kindness, honesty and respect for each other, and the clients and community we serve.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Our Corporate Paralegals work as a group to provide legal support to our corporate legal team and clients.  Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

Formation and Entity Maintenance:

• Prepare formation/incorporation and organizational documents for corporations, LLCs and limited partnerships.
• Prepare founder stock agreements.
• Maintain minute books.
• Maintain corporate capitalization records, stock certificates, and ledgers (including electronic platforms such as Carta).
• Confirm filings of 83(b) Elections by stockholders.
• Draft stock transfer documents and assist with stock transfers.
• Prepare and file private company securities filings with the SEC and state regulatory bodies.

Venture Capital Financings:

• Set up virtual data rooms and assist with due diligence responses.
• Prepare closing checklists and assist with closings.
• Prepare signature packets and collect signatures from various corporate constituents.
• File restated charter documents with Secretary of State.
• Conduct blue sky research and prepare memos for attorney review.
• Assist with legal opinion backup reviews.
• Create and distribute closing volumes.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain compliance with all firm policies, procedures, and standards.
• Enter time reports consistently and timely in accordance with firm policies.
• Attend mandatory trainings and firm meetings as required.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years of corporate paralegal experience, including work with emerging technology companies and venture capital financings.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a client-service mindset.
• Proven ability to thrive under pressure, manage deadlines, and stay positive.
• Highly organized with sharp attention to detail and strong proofreading skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking projects through to completion.

Compensation & Location

This is a full-time, fully remote position.  Compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, education, certifications and location.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:  Please email your resume to jobs@paradigmcounsel.com, with a cover letter highlighting your corporate experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).