Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Corporate Governance
Location: Wilmington, DE (Remote to Start In-Office by August 2025)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $80,000-$115,000 base salary + Discretionary Bonus
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Pension Plan
Role Overview
Our client, a rapidly growing boutique bi-costal law firm with headquarters in Los Angeles is now ready to hire at their new Wilmington, DE location. The firm is seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support its corporate governance practice as it opens a new office. The Legal assistant will serve as a key liaison with various Secretary of State offices and ensure the timely and accurate formation of legal entities such as LLCs and S-Corps. This position will begin remotely and transition to full-time, in-office work starting August 2025.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate directly with Secretary of State offices for entity formation and maintenance, including written and verbal communication.
- Prepare, review, and file legal documentation related to corporate governance and entity formation.
- Maintain accurate records of filings and client data across a high-volume portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external legal requirements.
- Represent the firm in a professional and client-facing capacity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a reputable, accredited four-year college or university
- 7 to 15 years of total legal experience, specifically within a law firm setting.
- Prior experience in corporate governance, including work with entity formation and Secretary of State communications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and professional demeanor.
- Highly personable and client-oriented with a positive, proactive attitude.
- Ability to commute to the Wilmington, DE office starting August 2025; Candidates must reside within a 30-mile radius of the office and be able to reliably commute full time