Paralegal - San Francisco, CA
NONPROFIT-FOCUSED BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM SEEKS PARALEGAL
Adler & Colvin is a nationally-esteemed firm with offices in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Our more than twenty attorneys exclusively advise nonprofit entities and their funders, working daily to help our clients maximize their impact. Our clients work locally, nationally, and globally to further social justice, civil rights, environmental responsibility, education, health, and more. Our collaborative practice focuses on advising our clients on tax and corporate laws unique to the nonprofit sector, including nonprofit corporate structures and legal compliance, social enterprise, lobbying and political advocacy, international philanthropy, and much more. Although our area of practice is specific, the work we do is diverse, complex, and challenging. Our clients represent a wide spectrum of size, stage, and purpose, from small, newly launched grassroots advocacy organizations to large, established philanthropies. Our clients are committed to making a better and more equitable world, and they inspire us every day.
Adler & Colvin has an opening in our San Francisco office for an experienced paralegal with professional familiarity with corporate, transactional, and/or similar work. Our ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong financial skills or an interest in developing such skills and some direct experience in nonprofit administration. California notary public desirable. A demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector, through employment, board service, or volunteerism, is desirable.
Basic requirements include:
Our ideal candidate would possess the following:
Salary Range: $92,398 to $125,009
Hybrid Work Schedule: For the first 3 months paralegals will be onsite full-time (while training). After 3 months, our weekly Firm day is Wednesday (when everyone living in the SF Bay Area must come in). Additional days are based on business needs.
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; designated holidays, paid floating holiday, and sick leave.
Health Plan: Choice of six health plans (two Kaiser and four Blue Shield) along with dental and vision insurance. Adler & Colvin generously contributes toward the employee cost of group medical coverage.
Dental & Vision Plans: Adler & Colvin pays 100% of dental and vision premiums.
Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Adler & Colvin pays 100% of the premiums.
Retirement: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan. Under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Plan, the firm contributes 5% of total gross compensation up to the allowable maximum for the 401(k) part of the plan. The Profit-Sharing provisions are subject to end-of-year calculations.
Adler & Colvin is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we welcome applications from qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records.
Adler & Colvin is a nationally-esteemed firm with offices in San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Our more than twenty attorneys exclusively advise nonprofit entities and their funders, working daily to help our clients maximize their impact. Our clients work locally, nationally, and globally to further social justice, civil rights, environmental responsibility, education, health, and more. Our collaborative practice focuses on advising our clients on tax and corporate laws unique to the nonprofit sector, including nonprofit corporate structures and legal compliance, social enterprise, lobbying and political advocacy, international philanthropy, and much more. Although our area of practice is specific, the work we do is diverse, complex, and challenging. Our clients represent a wide spectrum of size, stage, and purpose, from small, newly launched grassroots advocacy organizations to large, established philanthropies. Our clients are committed to making a better and more equitable world, and they inspire us every day.
Adler & Colvin has an opening in our San Francisco office for an experienced paralegal with professional familiarity with corporate, transactional, and/or similar work. Our ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong financial skills or an interest in developing such skills and some direct experience in nonprofit administration. California notary public desirable. A demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector, through employment, board service, or volunteerism, is desirable.
Basic requirements include:
- At least three years of experience as a paralegal with significant corporate, transactional, and/or similar professional experience
- Meets the educational and experiential requirements set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 6450 et seq.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Extremely high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Analytical and issue spotting skills
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management software
- Proficiency in one or more online legal research platforms, preferably Westlaw and Checkpoint
- Proficiency in researching federal, state, and regulatory agency codes, regulations, and guidelines
- Ability to manage both complex and small projects in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation in a collaborative, team environment
Our ideal candidate would possess the following:
- Direct experience in nonprofit administration, such as governance, regulatory agency compliance, and corporate record keeping
- Direct experience with preparing complex forms and identifying appropriate corresponding supporting materials
- Strong financial skills, including ability to extract or extrapolate information from budgets, financial statements, and tax returns
- California notary public
Salary Range: $92,398 to $125,009
Hybrid Work Schedule: For the first 3 months paralegals will be onsite full-time (while training). After 3 months, our weekly Firm day is Wednesday (when everyone living in the SF Bay Area must come in). Additional days are based on business needs.
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; designated holidays, paid floating holiday, and sick leave.
Health Plan: Choice of six health plans (two Kaiser and four Blue Shield) along with dental and vision insurance. Adler & Colvin generously contributes toward the employee cost of group medical coverage.
Dental & Vision Plans: Adler & Colvin pays 100% of dental and vision premiums.
Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Adler & Colvin pays 100% of the premiums.
Retirement: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan. Under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Plan, the firm contributes 5% of total gross compensation up to the allowable maximum for the 401(k) part of the plan. The Profit-Sharing provisions are subject to end-of-year calculations.
Adler & Colvin is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we welcome applications from qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records.
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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