Corporate Paralegal Jobs in California
Corporate Paralegal jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in corporate transactions, securities compliance, and entity management at law firms, tech companies, and financial institutions serving the state's large business economy. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Google, Wells Fargo, and Latham and Watkins have deep, ongoing needs at every level from entry-level legal assistant to senior corporate paralegal. Professionals with M&A support, contract administration, and SEC filing experience are consistently in highest demand. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP (JMM) is a client-focused law firm committed to delivering strong results. Our team values achievement, adaptability, initiative, professionalism and resourcefulness, and we look for colleagues who share those qualities. If these values resonate with you and your experience aligns with our description below, we’d like to hear from you.
JMM is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our team in Century City. The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by creating organizational and dissolution documents for corporations (including non-profit corporations), LLCs and partnerships, and related documents.
Essential Duties
- Draft governing documents such as bylaws and operating agreements.
- Assist with purchase and sale transactions.
- Draft stock, membership and partnership interest assignments.
- Retrieve, review and organize due diligence documents.
- Coordinate annual and miscellaneous regulatory and tax filings.
- Prepare gifting documents for estate planning clients.
- Create deeds and related property transfer documents.
- Conduct legal research.
- Keep current with Secretary of State revisions and inform Firm attorneys and paralegals of relevant changes.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal at a law firm or equivalent.
- Four-year college degree or equivalent.
- ABA approved paralegal certificate.
Position: Non-Exempt
Location: Century City. 5 days onsite for the first 30 days; then 4 days per week onsite, 1 day
remote thereafter.
Salary: $95k - $110k base
Summary
Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP (JMM) is a client-focused law firm committed to delivering strong results. Our team values achievement, adaptability, initiative, professionalism and resourcefulness, and we look for colleagues who share those qualities. If these values resonate with you and your experience aligns with our description below, we’d like to hear from you.
JMM is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to join our team in Century City. The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by creating organizational and dissolution documents for corporations (including non-profit corporations), LLCs and partnerships, and related documents.
Essential Duties
- Draft governing documents such as bylaws and operating agreements.
- Assist with purchase and sale transactions.
- Draft stock, membership and partnership interest assignments.
- Retrieve, review and organize due diligence documents.
- Coordinate annual and miscellaneous regulatory and tax filings.
- Prepare gifting documents for estate planning clients.
- Create deeds and related property transfer documents.
- Conduct legal research.
- Keep current with Secretary of State revisions and inform Firm attorneys and paralegals of relevant changes.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal at a law firm or equivalent.
- Four-year college degree or equivalent.
- ABA approved paralegal certificate.
Position: Non-Exempt
Location: Century City. 5 days onsite for the first 30 days; then 4 days per week onsite, 1 day
remote thereafter.
Salary: $95k - $110k base
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- Technology & Software
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate paralegal jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved California program
- Two or more years of corporate paralegal experience at a law firm or in-house legal department
- Proficiency with entity management software such as CT Advantage or Diligent Entities
- Experience supporting M&A transactions, securities filings, or corporate governance matters
- Strong skills drafting and reviewing corporate documents including resolutions and agreements
- Familiarity with California Secretary of State filings and corporate formation requirements
Corporate Paralegal Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate paralegal in California?
California does not require paralegals to hold a state license, but the California Business and Professions Code sets specific qualification standards that employers follow closely. The most direct path is completing a paralegal certificate program approved by the American Bar Association, or earning a bachelor's degree combined with qualifying legal work experience. Most corporate paralegal roles in California also expect demonstrated experience with business entity work, contracts, or transactions before hiring.
How much do corporate paralegals make in California?
Corporate paralegals in California earn a median of about $77,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,460 for the lowest 10% to over $119,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate paralegals in California?
Employers hiring corporate paralegals in California right now include Jobot, Petco, and Etched, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, major financial institutions, and large national law firms with significant California offices creates a broad and consistent base of corporate paralegal demand across both in-house and firm settings.
Which California cities have the most corporate paralegal jobs?
San Francisco, San Diego, and Irvine have the most corporate paralegal openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because of its density of entertainment, real estate, and finance company headquarters alongside some of the country's largest law firms, while San Francisco and San Jose reflect the concentration of technology and venture-backed companies that require ongoing corporate governance and transactions support.
Are there remote corporate paralegal jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many legal roles. About 67% of corporate paralegal openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and document-driven nature of the work. Entity management, contract review, and SEC filing support are the sub-areas most commonly performed fully remotely, while notarization, closing coordination, and in-person client work typically require at least some on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a corporate paralegal in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a paralegal certificate program followed by a legal assistant or corporate legal coordinator role at a large California law firm or in-house legal department. Firms like Skadden, Gibson Dunn, and major California tech companies regularly bring on junior legal support staff who move into paralegal work after gaining transaction exposure. Completing an ABA-approved California program, building entity management software familiarity, and targeting contract administration or corporate secretary assistant roles gives candidates without direct experience a concrete foothold.
Where can I find and apply to corporate paralegal jobs in California?
You can find and apply to corporate paralegal jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across law firms, in-house legal departments, and corporate legal teams. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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