Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP · 17 hours ago
Entry Level Paralegal
Silicon Valley
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $65K/yrWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is seeking talented individuals to join their Administrative Staff team. The Entry Level Paralegal will support corporate attorneys with transactional work and corporate governance matters, assisting in organizing materials, maintaining records, and drafting corporate documents.
ConsultingLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Assist attorneys with transactions: organizing and reviewing diligence materials, maintaining closing files, preparing signature packages, preparing execution copies of closing documents and compiling signing and closing sets
Corporate governance matters such as maintaining minute books, stock records and stockholder files
Draft and coordinate execution of corporate documents, such as incorporation/formation documents, UCC financing statements, board/stockholder consents, award agreements and audit letters
Coordinate legal filings with state and federal government agencies, as well as the retrieval of documents from same agencies
Research and analyze information collected from public records databases
Any additional requirements as required by management
Qualification
Required
Support the corporate attorneys in our Silicon Valley office with corporate transactional work and general corporate governance matters
Assist attorneys with transactions: organizing and reviewing diligence materials, maintaining closing files, preparing signature packages, preparing execution copies of closing documents and compiling signing and closing sets
Corporate governance matters such as maintaining minute books, stock records and stockholder files
Draft and coordinate execution of corporate documents, such as incorporation/formation documents, UCC financing statements, board/stockholder consents, award agreements and audit letters
Coordinate legal filings with state and federal government agencies, as well as the retrieval of documents from same agencies
Research and analyze information collected from public records databases
Any additional requirements as required by management
Displays expertise in areas of essential functions; understands and applies current information, technology, and resources necessary to best achieve work results
Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work well under pressure and with constant interruptions
Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills in communications in person, by e-mail and telephone and provides information in a timely matter with courtesy and tact; follows instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff
Ability to handle high-pressured situations in a courteous and professional manner
Works effectively with co-workers as part of the team to get the job accomplished
Flexible and open-minded; willing to share and exchange ideas/suggestions
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
Ability to work overtime hours and travel, if needed or requested
BA/BS with strong academic background required
Preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Flexible spending plan
401K plan
Generous paid time off
Holidays
Company
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Weil is premised upon a commitment to deliver sound judgment to its clients on their most difficult and important matters.
Founded in 1931
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Michael Vitiello
Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Department
Christopher Machera
Partner
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