Case Assistant
Washington DC, WA - USA
Job Summary
Cooley is seeking a Case Assistant
Position summary:The Case Assistant (Corporate) is responsible for providing organizational and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the Business Department. Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Position responsibilities:
General:
Assist with company formations
Provide support with venture capital financings of private companies mergers and acquisitions IPOs and other business transactions
Assist in preparing corporate and securities filings and conduct related research
Maintain corporate records and assist with compiling and organizing documents and information related to business transactions and clients
Assist in preparing legal opinions and assembling opinion back-up
Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records
Coordinate closings and prepare related documents
Obtain and file documents with public agencies
All other duties as assigned or required
Other:
Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
Input and release billable time and complete Workday timelogs on a timely basis in addition to other administrative duties
All other duties as assigned or required
Skills and experience:
Required:
After orientation at Cooley LLP exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite iManage and other firm applications
Available to work overtime as required
Bachelors degree
Preferred:
Paralegal Certificate
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Competencies:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well with others
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel and to handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
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 $31.00 - $33.00 ($64480.00 - $68640.00 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 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Clients across 20 different industries rely on Cooley for the legal know-how. Cooley specializes in business law, particularly venture capital and private equity, corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, life sciences and technology transactions, and tax and real estate. The fi ... View more