Launched in 2012 by two Stanford professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, Coursera is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 168 million registered learners. Our mission is to provide universal access to world-class learning. We partner with over 350 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations and Professional Certificates degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as GenAI, data science, technology, and business. Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp.
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At Coursera, we are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration. As a remote-first company, our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates.
Job Overview:
The Senior Paralegal will play a crucial role in supporting our in-house legal department with a focus on corporate and litigation matters, as well as provide support on other special projects and administrative tasks as needed. As a Senior Paralegal you will work closely with attorneys and other legal personnel, internal business units, and external parties to ensure efficient and effective legal operations.
Responsibilities:
Corporate Support:
- Organize and maintain minute books and other corporate records. Assist with Board and committee meeting preparation, resolutions and meeting minutes.
- Support on the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including review of Section 16 reports, preparation of D&O questionnaires, benchmarking, internal and external audit request, and data collection and verification. Support compliance with trading and other corporate policies. Assist on M&A transactions, including due diligence processes and management of data rooms.
- Subsidiary management, including periodic filings and approvals, and support on tax restructuring projects.
Litigation Support:
- Assist attorneys throughout the legal process of a lawsuit, including the electronic discovery process.
- Maintain internal litigation case files and information databases, including issuing and releasing legal holds.
- Assist attorneys in responding to subpoenas and government agency requests for information.
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience as a paralegal with experience in corporate and litigation matters in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Google Docs, G-Drive, Google Slides) and/or Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in handling logistics of case management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, Associate’s degree, ABA- approved paralegal certification.
- Prior in-house experience in litigation and corporate law.
- Strong team player and able to work collaboratively across team and cross-functionally as well as independently.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex matters simultaneously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, rapidly scaling environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
- Critical thinking and sound judgment with the ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Compensation:
US Zone 1
This role is not available in Zone 1
US Zone 2
$104,000 - $131,000 USD
US Zone 3
$98,400 - $123,000 USD
The range(s) listed above is the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change.
Salary is just one component of Coursera’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for a bonus program and equity in the form of RSU’s.
A number of factors are taken into account when determining pay, which includes: job level, location, training/education, business need, skill set and internal equity.
Current Zone Locations:
- Zone 1- San Francisco Metro, New York City Metro or Seattle Metro
- Zone 2 - CA (outside of SF Bay Area), CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, NY/NJ (other than NYC), OR, RI, TX, VA, WA (other than Seattle)
- Zone 3 - all other US locations
Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected].
For California Candidates, please review our CCPA Applicant Notice here.
For our Global Candidates, please review our GDPR Recruitment Notice here.
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What We Do
Coursera was founded by Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng in 2012 with a vision of providing life-transforming learning experiences to learners around the world. Today, Coursera is a global platform for online learning and career development that offers anyone, anywhere, access to online courses and degrees from leading universities and companies. Coursera received B Corp certification in February 2021, which means that we have a legal duty not only to our shareholders, but to also make a positive impact on society more broadly, as we continue our efforts to reduce barriers to world-class education for all.
Coursera partners with more than 300 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. We offer a range of learning opportunities—from hands-on projects and courses to job-ready certificates and degree programs. 148 million learners and more than 7,000 campuses, businesses, and governments have come to Coursera to access world-class learning—anytime, anywhere.
Why Work With Us
We’re a team unified by a set of values based on who we are and what we want to become.
Learners first - Champion learners everywhere
Play for Team Coursera - Excel as an individual, win as a team
Maximize Impact - Product big results with less effort
Learn, Change, Grow - Innovate & learn
Love without Limits - Celebrate diversity & dignity
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