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Cooley

Corporate Paralegal

LocationWashington DC
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 23, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live13h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have7
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of transactional experience in Private Companies, Capital Markets, and M&A matters
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details to deliver excellent client service
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
Excellent organizational skills
Nice to have3
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar Web based equity tracking system
Previous law firm experience
Eligibility1
Available to work overtime, as required
Skills
Microsoft Office
Excel
Carta
Shareworks
Benefits
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Commuter benefits
Life insurance
Ad&d
Long term care
Backup care
Parental support benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Fertility benefits
Corporate Paralegal
About the role
Cooley is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join the DC team.
Position Summary: Corporate paralegals provide legal support with general corporate maintenance and complex transactions for both private and public company clients. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Position responsibilities:
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Assist in the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related organizational documents
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Coordinate closings and prepare related documents
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Prepare legal opinions and assemble opinion back-up
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Draft and file corporate and securities filings
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Organize corporate records and conduct due diligence reviews
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Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records
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Research Blue Sky issues and prepare required filings
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Provide training to case assistants and junior paralegals
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Other tasks as assigned or required
Skills and experience:
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree
•
3+ years of transactional experience in Private Companies, Capital Markets, and M&A matters is desired
•
Available to work overtime, as required
•
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred
Nice to have
Preferred:
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Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks, or similar Web based equity tracking system
•
Previous law firm experience
Competencies:
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
•
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details to deliver excellent client service
•
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
•
Excellent organizational skills
Benefits
Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE.
The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $35.00 - $50.00 ($72,800.00 - $104,000.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”) and 10 paid holidays each year.
We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.
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