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Paralegal                                                  Job ID: LegalPara-AIR-SK

San Francisco, CA


Pacific Coast Staffing has partnered with the world’s largest privately held commercial aircraft leasing company in the search for paralegal.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The position exists to provide paralegal support to the attorneys, even acting as back-up support to the attorneys, if needed (without, obviously, offering legal advice and counsel).

 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

 

1) Support attorneys in the negotiation/documentation/implementation of transactions and other legal affairs of the Company; coordinate efforts with outside counsel and paralegals.

 

2) Ensure that documents are completed, executed and pre-positioned in a timely manner.

 

3) Review details of a transaction/matter, to advise attorney what is incomplete or outstanding.

 

4) Form, qualify and dissolve corporations; prepare corporate bylaws; prepare and maintain corporate minute books and records; prepare and file annual and franchise tax reports when due.

 

5) Maintain and update aircraft registration and ownership records; coordinate efforts with other departments within the Company.

 

6) Must be able to investigate, research (if necessary) and report back on inquiries by the Company’s attorneys.

 

7) Word-processing and formatting necessary; some Excel.

 

AUTHORITY/DECISION MAKING: 

Moderately high authority for independent decisions.  Little supervision and direction/instruction given from the attorneys.  Tasks are moderately high in terms of complexity/difficulty, and must be done carefully and accurately.  Great autonomy; high responsibility.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  A review of the essential job functions and physical requirements of this position (complying with the American Disabilities Act of 1990) has been made.  In order to perform the essential functions of this position, the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities are listed below:

 

Education

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and Paralegal Certification.  Work experience in a corporate

Legal Dept. or in a law firm a plus.

 

Work Experience

Prior experience in a corporate or other business setting required.  Prior work with attorneys

beneficial.  At least 3-5 years paralegal experience a must.  Must be able to work with

minimal supervision.

 

Skills and Knowledge Level

Must have excellent communication, writing, and organizational and interpersonal skills.  Must be: responsive to multiple demands, able to prioritize, flexible and able to work overtime occasionally.

Must be computer literate and able to word process documents.  Experience with Microsoft

Office Word and Outlook beneficial.

 

Working Conditions

Pleasant workstation in an open room.  Moderately high traffic/noise near workstation.  Should

dress “corporately”, business casual O.K. from time to time

 

Salary

This position is DOE, up to 80K. 

 

For Immediate Consideration please send resume, salary requirements and references to:

 

Spring Krogue, Legal Recruiter

Pacific Coast Staffing

Email: spring@pacificcoastjobs.com

Ph: 415-546-2500 · Fx: 415-546-2510

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