Sr Paralegal - Blue Sky
Company: DLA Piper
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job
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DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional collaborative and
supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our
firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a
place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let's
see what we can achieve. Together.
If you are a highly talented Sr. Paralegal, we want to hear from
you!
This position is remote.
Relocation is available according to the Firm's policy.
Paralegals are a critical part of DLA Piper's client service teams,
working side by side with lawyers, co-counsel and clients on an
array of substantive client matters. The majority of our paralegals
are career professionals. They work independently and on teams,
locally, nationally and globally.
The paralegal team itself includes Case Assistants, Paralegals,
Senior Paralegals and Paralegal Specialists. We offer ample
opportunities for advancement and career development through formal
and informal training and mentoring, and provide many opportunities
to give back to our communities through pro bono work.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
6 years' Paralegal experience supporting a Finance practice group
in a law firm or professional services environment
Experience managing data rooms and matter files on document
management systems
Detail-oriented and self-motivated
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle large volumes of
work
Preferred Requirements:
Blue Sky experience
Experience preparing and filing a variety of corporate legal
documents (Articles of Incorporation/Organization, amendments,
state qualifications, consents, merger documents, closing books,
electronic closing sets, initial drafts or certificates, short-form
closing deliverables, and filing annual reports)
Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Large firm experience
What will your day look like?
Your day will be spent performing a range of substantive case,
matter, or entity-related duties by supporting efforts between
attorneys, clients, outside legal counsel, opposing legal counsel,
and other parties. This will include developing, monitoring, and
updating closing and other books and other documents.
You will also be responsible for researching, preparing, and filing
legal UCC Financing Statements, Articles of
Incorporation/Organization, annual reports, managing data rooms,
and matter files, coordinating execution and delivery of
documentation to other parties' counsel, lenders, governmental
agencies, etc., including all closing documentation. You will also
develop, monitor, and update closing and other checklists.
To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website
(https://www.dlapiper.com/en/us/) .
We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is
challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our
competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and
a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long
and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
General & Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may
vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there
are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA
Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients,
lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to
correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties
as required;
Foster positive work relationships;
Comply with all firm policies and practices;
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working
at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen
reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference
calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as
a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in
how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to
lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the
human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs
are sedentary if walking and standing are required only
occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The expected pay range for this position, if hired to work in Los
Angeles, San Diego or Seattle is $47.70 - $70.96 per hour. If hired
to work in New York city the expected pay range is $49.87 - $74.18
per hour. If hired to work in Palo Alto or San Francisco the
expected pay range is $52.04 - $77.41 per hour. Non-exempt
positions will be paid on an hourly basis and paid overtime in
accordance with applicable laws. The compensation offered to a
candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various
factors, including the candidate's geographic market, skills,
educational and professional background, experience, and overall
qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits
including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and
401(k).
Application Process:
If you have a request for an accommodation during the application
process or have any questions about the process, please contact
careers@us.dlapiper.com . Please add noreply@dlapipercareers.us to
your list of safe senders.
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending
application materials via email.
Agency applications will not be considered.
Job: Paralegal
Organization: Finance
Title: Sr Paralegal - Blue Sky
Location: California-San Diego
Requisition ID: 23000673
Other Locations: United States-Washington-Seattle, United
States-California-Palo Alto, United States-Virginia-Reston, United
States-District of Columbia-Washington, United
States-Florida-Miami, United States-California-San Francisco,
United States-New Jersey-Short Hills, United States-California-Los
Angeles, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United
States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-Houston, United
States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States, United States-New
Jersey-Northfield, United States-Texas-Dallas, United
States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United
States-New York-New York, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United
States-Delaware-Wilmington, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis,
United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-Austin,
United States-Massachusetts-Boston
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