Corporate Paralegal at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

Morrison & Foerster LLP
ID: 7940
Job Posting Title: Corporate Paralegal
Location: San Francisco

Morrison & Foerster LLP, an Am Law 50 law firm with 16 offices worldwide, has an opening for a Corporate Paralegal within our Corporate Group in our San Francisco office. We also welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working in our other United States office locations.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a strong corporate paralegal to support a thriving corporate practice for our San Francisco office and other attorneys across the firm as set out below.

Paralegal Responsibilities

Assist with entity formation, including drafting subscription, shareholder, employment, and confidentiality agreements, checking and reserving corporate names, and preparing drafts of corporate organizational documents.

Draft and file documents related to business incorporation and ongoing operations.

Assist with closings of venture capital financings, public offerings, acquisitions and mergers, and other transactions.

Assist with due diligence and data rooms.

Organize and maintain deal documents, minute books, corporate records, and stock ledgers.

May prepare and file Form D notices, UCC financing statements, Blue Sky and SEC registrations, and public company SEC filings.

May assist with stock option plan administration, including drafting BOD/shareholder plans, resolutions, agreements, and other state and federal filings.

The Ideal Candidate

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree.

2+ years of relevant experience.

Teamwork and Applied Skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business and client needs.

Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and resolving issues proactively with minimal supervision.

Ability to follow complex instructions with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and work effectively under pressure and thrive in a deadline driven environment.

Ability to research, synthesize, and communicate large amounts of complex data.

Excellent writing and communication skills.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Flexibility to travel may be required.

Who We Are

At Morrison & Foerster, our culture is defined by our deeds. We're passionate about what we do. We're equally passionate about how we do it. We resist hierarchies and operate within a model of respect - for our colleagues, their ideas, and the differences that make us stronger. We encourage you to learn more about who we are , and what we do .

Should you find you're ready to do the best work of your life, we encourage you to let us know!Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, and other categories protected by applicable laws, or in retaliation for opposition to any practices forbidden under this policy.PI139470438 Apply Now