Sr. Paralegal - Technology

Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering an environment where cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration are at the core of what we do.
Here, we’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.
This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.

Goodwin Paralegals are offered opportunities to play key roles on client teams while also developing their skills and advancing their careers. Goodwin Paralegals work side-by-side with attorneys on each of our groundbreaking matters. They add value through insight, skill, and experience on all tasks to which they are assigned. They have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with clients, while building substantive and institutional knowledge that adds critical value to our practice.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with all aspects of corporate creation, maintenance, and governance

• Prepare SEC filings and related documents

• Capitalization Table Management

• Draft officer certificates

• Conduct research on state and federal securities laws, and make relevant Blue Sky filings

• Order and review certificates of good standing and corporate charters

• Due Diligence review of documents and materials

• Assist with various corporate transactions including M&A, venture capital transactions, and securities offerings

• Conduct UCC searches and prepares UCC filings

• Develop and implement best practices and AI use cases where appropriate

Who You Are:

• BA/BS preferred

• 5+ years of relevant experience

• Paralegal Certificate required

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• High level of attention to detail

• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities

• Ability to work well in a team oriented environment

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required

• Proficiency with Carta, or similar Cap Table Management software

• Independent understanding of basic ideas and/or legal concepts involved with the types of matters likely to be assigned

• Able to handle unexpected issues that arise during the course of a project

• Effectively carries knowledge gained regarding how to perform a task or project to the next, similar project, with no re-explanation, and can at times apply this knowledge to different types of tasks in order to create efficiencies

• Understands how clients’ business needs relate to work assignments without explanation

• Handles assignments involving complex matters or fact patterns with supervision from attorneys

• Proactively stays informed regarding changes in the law pertaining to practice area

• Firm culture is a hybrid work environment

Benefits and More

At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Retirement & Savings Plan

• Emergency back-up child and adult care

• Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

• Employee recognition and reward programs

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

• Employee discounts and perks

​Consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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