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