Staff Corporate Paralegal

About the role

Support the Future of a Global Law Firm. Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized professional to serve as a Staff Corporate Paralegal within the Professional Standards group. The role supports corporate compliance and recordkeeping, attorney transitions, and attorney licensing requirements, helping to integrate and align entity structures, compliance practices, and operational processes across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate entity maintenance and compliance activities across U.S. and international jurisdictions.
• Manage filing requirements, deadlines, registered agent coordination, and corporate records to maintain entity good standing.
• Prepare and maintain corporate documents, including formation records, resolutions, amendments, and governance materials.
• Conduct corporate research, due diligence, and compliance reviews to support firm initiatives and transactions.
• Support attorney departure processes by coordinating compliance activities across internal teams and maintaining confidential records.
• Manage attorney licensing, including renewals, registrations, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare compliance reports and provide accurate information to support the firm’s internal legal team and leadership.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to maintain accurate records and resolve compliance matters.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities across jurisdictions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in compliance‑driven work.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively with attorneys, business professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Adaptability and a proactive mindset in a dynamic, evolving global organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Four or more years of experience in paralegal, corporate legal support, compliance, or professional responsibility roles.
• Law firm experience strongly preferred, particularly within professional standards, risk management, general counsel, or corporate legal environments.
• Strong knowledge of corporate entity maintenance, registered agents, annual filings, and foreign qualifications.
• Familiarity with attorney licensing requirements and bar admission processes.
• Experience with compliance tracking, entity management systems, or legal technology platforms such as IntApp is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and strong technical aptitude.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Accrued paid time off starting at 20 days annually
• Personal medical and parental leave
• Up to 10 paid holidays
• Family care benefits
• Additional benefit details available via the firm’s benefits portal

Pay

• Colorado: $71,470 – $106,190 annually
• Illinois: $75,430 – $112,080 annually
• Washington state: $75,390 – $112,020 annually