Mid Level Corporate Paralegal Jobs
Mid level corporate paralegal jobs go to professionals ready to own transaction workflows end to end, guide junior team members, and keep complex deals moving with minimal oversight. Openings are concentrated in Law & Legal Services, Medical Devices, and Electronics & Hardware, with a strong mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Petco, Etched, and Stripe hiring at this level now.
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Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini has an opening for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to work closely with attorneys on private companies, and some public companies, in our San Diego or Boulder office. The paralegal will be an important part of the team in managing clients and maintaining relationships. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to handle variety of responsibilities involved in formations, compliance and corporate governance, and financings.
This positions offers a hybrid or remote work schedule.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file formation documents, including certificates, amendments, qualifications, and dissolutions
- Draft board minutes, board and stockholder consents, notices, and waivers
- Support attorneys with corporate transactions, including due diligence, filings, and closing processes
- Process stock and option administration, including drafting agreements, preparing reports, and issuing stock notices
- Manage capitalization processes and records in equity management platforms, including Rule 701 analysis
- Conduct research to prepare and manage corporate and securities filings
- Prepare and assist with EDGAR code applications and accounts
- Communicate with clients, holders, directors, investors, and auditors
- Provide support for franchise taxes, annual reports, and reminders to clients
- Maintain client and entity files, minute books, and corporate records
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate at accredited college or university
- 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience at law firm
- Strong working knowledge of corporate tasks for private companies
- Understanding of corporate governance matters and transactional work
- Experience with securities and corporate laws
- Experience in capitalization management platforms such as Carta, Pulley and Shareworks
- Proficient with Excel spreadsheets
- Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent analytical skills
- Excellent communication and prioritization skills to manage projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
The primary location for this job posting is in San Diego. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:
San Diego, Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $43.21 – $58.46 per hour.
New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco: $45.48 – $61.54 per hour.
The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini has an opening for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to work closely with attorneys on private companies, and some public companies, in our San Diego or Boulder office. The paralegal will be an important part of the team in managing clients and maintaining relationships. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with the ability to handle variety of responsibilities involved in formations, compliance and corporate governance, and financings.
This positions offers a hybrid or remote work schedule.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and file formation documents, including certificates, amendments, qualifications, and dissolutions
- Draft board minutes, board and stockholder consents, notices, and waivers
- Support attorneys with corporate transactions, including due diligence, filings, and closing processes
- Process stock and option administration, including drafting agreements, preparing reports, and issuing stock notices
- Manage capitalization processes and records in equity management platforms, including Rule 701 analysis
- Conduct research to prepare and manage corporate and securities filings
- Prepare and assist with EDGAR code applications and accounts
- Communicate with clients, holders, directors, investors, and auditors
- Provide support for franchise taxes, annual reports, and reminders to clients
- Maintain client and entity files, minute books, and corporate records
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate at accredited college or university
- 4+ years of corporate paralegal experience at law firm
- Strong working knowledge of corporate tasks for private companies
- Understanding of corporate governance matters and transactional work
- Experience with securities and corporate laws
- Experience in capitalization management platforms such as Carta, Pulley and Shareworks
- Proficient with Excel spreadsheets
- Detail-oriented and organized, with excellent analytical skills
- Excellent communication and prioritization skills to manage projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
The primary location for this job posting is in San Diego. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:
San Diego, Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $43.21 – $58.46 per hour.
New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco: $45.48 – $61.54 per hour.
The compensation for this position may include overtime and a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Mid Level Corporate Paralegal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level corporate paralegal job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight deals or projects you managed from start to finish, any junior colleagues you guided, and substantive work in areas like M&A, securities, entity governance, or commercial contracts. Applications that show you can reduce attorney oversight, not just support it, stand out at this level. Tailor your resume to the practice area each employer emphasizes.
Which companies hire mid level corporate paralegals?
Companies hiring mid level corporate paralegals right now include Petco, Etched, and Stripe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of in-house legal departments at large corporations, regional law firms, and financial institutions that need paralegals who can run transactions independently.
Are there remote mid level corporate paralegal jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and practice area. About 50% of mid level corporate paralegal openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of corporate legal work can be done outside a physical office. Roles tied to securities filings, entity management, and contract administration tend to offer the most flexibility.
How do I move up to a mid level corporate paralegal role?
Growth from entry level into mid level comes from deepening your expertise in a specific practice area, such as M&A, capital markets, or commercial transactions, while taking on progressively more ownership. Building a record of managing closing checklists, running due diligence independently, and mentoring newer staff signals readiness for mid level expectations. Pursuing a paralegal certificate or CLE courses in your specialty accelerates that progression.
Which industries hire the most mid level corporate paralegals?
Mid Level corporate paralegal roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Medical Devices, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors generate the highest volume of transactional legal work, from financing agreements and regulatory filings to acquisitions, which requires experienced paralegals who can manage workstreams without close supervision.