Stokes Lawrence staff members enjoy working in a respectful, diverse environment. We support each other as team members with compassion, humor and fun. Our workplace fosters excellence and professionalism. We are proud of the talented and accomplished people who make up our firm.
We offer a congenial work environment with competitive pay and benefits. Our firm is committed to diversity and encourages applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Stokes Lawrence professional staff benefits include:
- Group medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Flexible spending (Section 125) plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) profit sharing plan
- Transportation subsidy
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Parental leave
- Sabbatical program
To apply for an open position, please send cover letter and résumé to:
Joanne Pegues
Human Resources Director
Stokes Lawrence, P.S.
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000
Seattle, WA 98101
or
recruiting@stokeslaw.com
Position currently available:
Transactional Paralegal (Corporate and Real Estate)- Seattle
We are seeking an experienced corporate paralegal to work with a well-regarded transactional practice in our Seattle office.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- Minimum of five years of experience as a corporate transactional paralegal
- Strong understanding of corporate law and transactional processes
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a solution-oriented mindset
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and initiative to continually improve technology skills; familiarity with project management and document management software desired
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal documents including contracts and resolutions
- Assist with review of title commitments, closings, and ancillary agreements in real estate transactions.
- Coordinate and manage due diligence process for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including reviewing financial statements, contracts and other relevant documents
- Coordinate and manage closing processes for corporate transactions
- Draft and file corporate documents with state and federal agencies
- Maintain corporate records, including entity formation, board minutes and stockholder records
- Assist with corporate governance matters, such as preparing for board meetings and maintaining compliance with federal regulations.
- Work directly and communicate well with clients, advisors, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in transactions.
The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s qualifications, skills, and experience.
