Corporate Paralegal
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth is pleased to offer this exceptional opportunity to join us as a Corporate Paralegal in our Santa Barbara office.  Successful candidate must have experience providing paralegal support to attorneys whose practice includes incorporation and organization, transactions such as venture capital financing, private equity transactions, merger & acquisition, IPO and SEC filings.  The successful candidate must have a paralegal certificate, excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications
Requires at least 5 years of corporate/transactions experience in a large law firm with a focus on corporate and securities law, organizational and transaction matters, venture capital financing, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate governance, and regulation.

Responsibilities Include
Assist to prepare all integral corporate documents/materials.

Work directly with attorneys and clients during closings and corporate transactions.

Prepare audit letters for distribution to auditors and clients.

Assist with SEC Filings.

Preparation of State Securities Filings

Prepare/conduct UCC Filings/Searches.

Prepare/conduct Fictitious Business Name Filings/Searches.

Liaise with Internal Revenue Service in filing applications and documents.

Education
ABA approved Paralegal Certificate or Declaration preferred

To be considered for this position, forward your resume along with a cover letter to Shawn Scott at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  All applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications consistent with applicable state and federal laws without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religious belief, national origin, marital status, veteran status, medical condition and mental or physical disability.  Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  No phone calls or agencies please.

For additional information about our firm, visit us at http://www.sycr.com/.

Legal Secretary - Litigation
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth is pleased to offer a litigation legal secretary position in our Newport Beach office. In a team environment, this position performs a broad range of secretarial services with a specific focus on civil litigation in state and federal courts; an emphasis on public law matters, including eminent domain, breach of of CC&Rs, foreclosure of tax, special assessments and liens, construction disputes, contamination remediation cost-recovery actions, evictions, challenges to bond issuances and low-and-moderate-income housing fund expenditures, and other city and public agency programs.

Qualifications
Requires at least 5 years of litigation experience in a large law firm with a focus on the practice area noted above. Candidate must have knowledge and experience in all areas of the litigation process; knowledge of state and federal court systems; be experienced in and knowledgeable of e-filing, trial procedures, discovery, document production and management, calendaring and case management; extensive experience in formatting pleadings and briefs, appellate briefs, table of contents, talbe of authorities and styles. Must have billing experience as well as understanding of partner responsibilities relating to A/R and other demanding administrative responsibilities. Must be extremeley organized, service oriented, have a positive attitude and willing to learn. The successful candidate will work in a collegial environment and demonstrate a high level of responsibility. 
 

Responsibilities
Revising of briefs, generating table of contents and authorities.

Inputting and revising letters and memos, facilitating court filings.

Preparation of expense reports, time entry, coordination of meetings and travel.

Maintaining client and administrative files.

Transcribe, prepare and finalize legal documents, correspondence, memos and reports.

Maintain files and work product in accordance with policies, practices and procedures.

Perform general legal secretarial duties.

Develop and maintain excellent organizational and communication skills.

Contribute in a team environment.

Positive and professional demeanor with a willingness to proactively take on expanded responsibilities.

Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Advance skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Elite and DocsOpen

Employees are recognized and rewarded for their achievements through annual performance evaluations and salary reviews. The firm encourages ongoing personal development and supports a healthy work/life balance.  To be considered for this position, forward your resume along with a cover letter to Shawn Scott at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  All applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications consistent with applicable state and federal laws without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religious belief, national origin, marital status, veteran status, medical condition and mental or physical disability.  Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  No phone calls or agencies please.

For additional information about our firm, visit us at http://www.sycr.com/.