[Hiring] Corporate Paralegal - Transactional @Scale LLP

Scale LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to support our growing, national corporate practice and network. This person will bring a process driven approach to servicing Scale’s corporate clients maintaining and organizing company records, and will work with Scale's attorneys to deliver support multiple companies across all aspects of their corporate legal work, including entity initial company formation, corporate governance, debt and equity financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, equity administration, public company reporting and more and corporate governance and compliance issues.

A bachelor’s or associate’s degree, or completion of a paralegal program of study is required. A paralegal certificate is required for candidates residing in states providing such certification, otherwise commensurate experience will be sufficient.

As a Corporate Paralegal at Scale LLP, you will have the chance to be an integral part of a fast growing, tech-enabled modern law firm that’s rethinking the traditional firm model to build a better experience for clients, attorneys, and staff.

Who we are

Called the “Wave of the Future” by Reuters, Scale LLP is a top-tier distributed law firm built by Silicon Valley founders and GCs to provide an alternative to a traditional private practice. By leveraging modern technology and a distributed structure, we provide attorneys and staff with a more satisfying, flexible working environment, and give our clients a more connected and efficient experience. Although Scale attorneys work for a variety of clients across the country, the firm was founded as a boutique supporting early-stage, venture-backed companies and we continue to bring a tech-forward, disruptive ethos to everything we do.

Day-to-day responsibilities may include:

Deal Execution Support

• Manage transaction checklists from LOI through closing.
• Track deliverables across internal teams, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain and update signature page trackers.
• Coordinate collection of signature pages and ensure proper execution formats.
• Assemble and circulate final execution versions.

Closing Management

• Prepare and organize closing binders (electronic and/or hard copy).
• Coordinate closing logistics and document flow.
• Confirm receipt of all required closing deliverables.
• Distribute fully executed documents post-closing.
• Maintain clear version control throughout the deal process.

Document Processing & Organization

• Format, proof, and process transaction documents.
• Run redlines and manage draft comparisons.
• Maintain structured electronic file systems for each matter.
• Ensure final executed documents are properly labeled and archived.
• Assist with data room organization and document uploads.

Internal Coordination

• Reference transaction checklists to proactively flag missing deliverables.
• Keep attorneys updated on signature status and outstanding items.
• Track timelines and key milestones.
• Ensure no closing items fall through the cracks.

Post-Closing Follow-Up

• Track post-closing deliverables and deadlines.
• Assist with compilation of post-closing sets.
• Maintain transaction record retention and indexing.

You will succeed in this role if you have:

• Minimum 3 years paralegal experience in a corporate law setting at a law firm
• Paralegal certificate or actively pursuing certification
• Proven track record of taking initiative to identify and solve problems, manage projects, make continuous process improvements and work both independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail, demonstrated ability to analyze legal advice and then apply it to business needs
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity and collegiality, and the ability to work on a wide range of legal matters

Compensation

The annualized base salary for this position is $72,000. For fees collected by the firm annually on your worked time in excess of the production bonus threshold, you shall be entitled to an annual bonus on the amounts collected by the firm during the calendar year.

Other Perks:

• Fully remote firm with ability to live anywhere
• Unlimited PTO + 11 Federal Holidays
• Parental leave
• Choice of health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Reimbursement up to a specified amount for remote-work setup

Work Environment:

We’re a remote-first team. You’ll be part of a remote work culture that emphasizes online communication (Slack, Hangouts, Zoom, etc.).

We value diversity at our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. For job positions in San Francisco, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Legally, we need you to know this (#lawyers!):

Scale LLP does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity.

But we want to add this:

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better firm and better service to our clients.