Openings

Office:

Multiple locations

Department:

Professional Development

The Legal Education Manager will work closely with the Director of Legal Education & Development; the Chief Professional Development, Engagement & Inclusion Officer; firm management; department and practice group leadership; and the broader PD team to implement relevant, effective, and dynamic legal training programs for our litigation and regulatory departments firmwide.

Office:

Multiple locations

Department:

Practice Management

The life science business advisory practice at Wilson Sonsini was formed in 2019 to provide emerging growth and more established life science companies with critical business advice and transactional support. This non-legal practice focuses on life science companies that need support raising capital, developing and evolving their business strategies, and developing and executing on partnership, licensing and M&A transactions. We are seeking to hire a Director, Life Science Business Advisory Practice, to grow the burgeoning practice. The Director will source clients and execute projects and transactions for clients to support on their business needs. The successful candidate will also support the strategic build out of the practice.

Office:

Multiple locations

Department:

Human Resources

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HR Business Partner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting a wide range of human resources functions, including employee relations, compensation planning, performance management, coaching and employee development. This position plays a crucial role in fostering a positive workplace culture, ensuring legal compliance, and supporting the well-being and growth of employees.

Office:

Multiple locations

Department:

Corporate

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is looking for a Paralegal to join our Corporate Department. The paralegal will be part of a team focusing on emerging companies and late-stage companies by assisting with formations, corporate governance, and transactions. The paralegal will have the opportunity to rely on existing experience as well as develop in-depth knowledge.

Office:

New York

Department:

Corporate

The firm’s Corporate Department has an opening for a Corporate Paralegal to be part of a growing team and practice. The paralegal will be critical in handling emerging company work as well as providing support on large transactions. The opening allows the paralegal to expand their career and skills.

Office:

San Francisco

SOMA

Department:

Corporate

The Corporate Department of Wilson Sonsini has an opening for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to provide support for our private and public company clients. The paralegal will handle a variety of tasks and projects while working directly with attorneys and department leaders. This opening provides an opportunity to utilize and expand skills while becoming an integral part of the team.

Office:

New York

Department:

Office Administration

The firm’s New York office has an immediate opening for an Office Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to find their home at a well-established firm with a warm, supportive office culture and potential for career growth. As the Office Assistant, you will be the go-to person for attorneys and staff at all levels in an office of around 180 people. You will collaborate with various teams across the firm (IT, attorney recruiting, finance, marketing, etc.) and gain exposure to virtually all of the office’s day to day operational areas.

Office:

Multiple locations

Department:

Patents & Innovations

Wilson Sonsini’s Patents and Innovation group has an immediate opening for a Patent Transfer Specialist. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable regarding aspects of patent prosecution and the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) System and Electronic Filing System (EFS). Knowledge regarding a calendaring system is required and knowledge of Computer Packages Inc.'s (CPI) calendaring system is a plus. The responsibilities of this candidate include processing incoming and outgoing client transfers; reviewing and organizing paper and electronic files and identifying and reconciling outstanding items; confirming chain of title and inventorship; filing powers of attorney; and communicating with appropriate parties in order to facilitate the intake of IP portfolios.

Office:

Seattle

Department:

Attorney Recruiting

Wilson Sonsini is seeking a full-time Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to join our Seattle office. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating all aspects of the recruiting process for summer associate, entry-level, lateral associate, clerkship and patent agent hiring for our Seattle office. We seek candidates who will work collaboratively with a team, while also handling individual responsibilities and adapting to rapidly changing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking for growth potential.

Office:

Multiple locations

Department:

Finance and Accounting

The Pricing and Legal Project Management (LPM) team stands at the forefront of enhancing operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and firm profitability. We support the firm’s attorneys with full spectrum strategic financial and commercial insights, including the creation and management of alternative fee arrangements, development of pricing strategies, and creative approaches to important business problems that impact client acquisition and retention. The LPM Analyst will play a crucial role in advancing our LPM program, both maintaining our existing matter management solutions and supporting the design and implementation of large-scale strategic initiatives.