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Registered Agent Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Corporate Specialist

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$65 - $85/hr

About Discern Discern is a modern registered agent and entity management software provider. As a venture-backed company, we develop compliance technology that monitors entity status, standing, and ...

Maintain entity filings, business licenses, registered agent, and insurance renewals Human Resources * Onboarding and offboarding, employment agreements, contractor classification * Payroll ...

Corporate Paralegal

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$80K - $130K/yr

Manage entity formations, annual filings, registered agent relationships, business licenses, and other corporate compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions. * Support venture financing ...

Patent Agent

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions ... The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering ...

Patent Agent

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$90 - $150/hr

The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions ... The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering ...

Maintain state qualifications, annual reports, foreign registrations, registered agent records, entity lifecycle matters, and minute books for domestic and international subsidiaries. * Director ...

Patent Agent

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$195K - $246K/yr

The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions ... The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering ...

The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions ... The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering ...

The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions ... The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering ...

Corporate Paralegal

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$100K - $110K/yr

Serve as the primary relationship point of contact with the company's global corporate services provider, coordinating entity management, registered agent services, and filings. * Maintain corporate ...

The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions ... The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering ...

The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions ... The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering ...

Patent Agent

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$187K - $236K/yr

The Patent Agent will prepare original patent applications, prepare responses to office actions ... The ideal candidate must be registered with the USPTO, have a degree in Software Engineering ...

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Registered Agent information

What is a registered agent?

A Registered Agent is a person or business designated to receive legal and official documents on behalf of a company. They ensure the company stays compliant with state regulations by receiving service of process, tax notices, and other government correspondence. The agent must have a physical address in the state where the business is registered and be available during normal business hours. Many businesses hire professional registered agent services to fulfill this role.

What does a registered agent do?

A typical day for a Registered Agent involves receiving and quickly processing legal documents such as service of process, tax notices, and official state correspondence for clients or the employer. You’ll be responsible for monitoring important deadlines, forwarding communications to the appropriate contacts, and maintaining accurate records. Registered Agents often coordinate with legal teams, compliance departments, and sometimes directly with business owners. The work is primarily administrative but requires a high level of discretion and accuracy, making it ideal for those who thrive in organized, detail-oriented environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a registered agent?

To excel as a Registered Agent, you need thorough knowledge of compliance regulations, document handling, and business entity management, often backed by administrative or paralegal experience. Familiarity with state filing systems, entity management software, and legal documentation tools is commonly required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate, timely handling of legal documents and maintaining a company’s good standing with state authorities.

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Corporate Specialist

Discern

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$65 - $85/hr

Other

Medical, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

About Discern

Discern is a modern registered agent and entity management software provider. As a venture-backed company, we develop compliance technology that monitors entity status, standing, and filing requirements across all US jurisdictions.

The Team You’ll Work With

We are an engaged team with ambitious goals. In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Corporate Specialist and collaborate closely with the operations team.

Our group is highly collaborative, bringing extensive experience from both corporate and tech startup environments.

What We\'re Looking For

Someone who has the skillset to be both and operationally and customer facing minded - enabling our registered agent operations from our new office in Sacramento, California.

Someone who is passionate about joining a growing technology company that requires backend operational expertise. Think opening the next Amazon warehouse.

Your Impact at Discern
  • Building and maintaining relationships with each client, through both the onboarding and post onboarding phases, providing corporate compliance insights.
  • Responsible for the preparation, review and submission of corporate filings, ensuring acceptance across all jurisdictions, in particular the California Secretary of State.
  • Communicate effectively with state jurisdictions via both email and phone.
  • Physically responsible for receiving and processing Service of Process for all Discern customers in California.
  • Work closely with other departments and influence the product roadmap with real world scenarios and feedback
  • Identify additional revenue opportunities through customer support.
  • You will report directly to the Senior Corporate Specialist.
About You
  • Excited to be part of leading and growing Discern’s jurisdictional operations from the ground up.
  • Loves working with customers and solving their unique problems by meeting the challenges head on.
  • Bonus if have paralegal experience with a general knowledge of corporate administration or a keen interest in learning.
  • Comfortable with the requirements of working from an office and fulfilling the duties of a commercial registered agent in California, such as receiving legal service of process and submitting filings in person.
  • Someone who values building relationships, particularly with government, and jurisdictional bodies.
  • Problem solver and strategic thinker who can anticipate needs and requirements in advance.
  • Have a valid US drivers license.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $85,000 per year
  • Equity
  • Health insurance with 100% of the premium covered
  • 20 days of PTO with roll-over, plus 13 federal holidays
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