Corporate Legal Assistant — Business & Corporate Law
About The Position
An established law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Assistant to support its Business and Corporate Law practice. The role works closely with attorneys on corporate transactions, business formations, mergers and acquisitions, and other sophisticated legal matters. It offers exposure to the transactional process and responsibility for helping keep complex corporate matters organized and progressing. The Corporate Legal Assistant prepares and proofreads transactional documents, supports closings and corporate filings, maintains records, and coordinates schedules, signatures, and communications. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a professional, deadline-driven legal environment while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Corporate Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar legal support professional.
- Experience supporting business, corporate, or transactional attorneys.
- Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions, business formations, corporate filings, or transaction closings.
- Ability to prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents accurately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other standard office applications.
- Experience with DocuSign and electronic document management systems.
- Excellent organization, written communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively with attorneys and legal teams.
- Strong professional judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Supported attorneys within a corporate, business law, or M&A practice.
- Coordinated transaction closings from document preparation through execution.
- Worked on corporate entity formations, governance documents, or secretary-of-state filings.
- Prepared closing binders, transaction checklists, and corporate records.
- Managed competing priorities while supporting multiple attorneys.
- Developed strong familiarity with law firm workflows and transactional documentation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, format, revise, and proofread contracts, agreements, transaction documents, and legal correspondence.
- Assist attorneys with mergers and acquisitions, business formations, corporate filings, and related transactions.
- Coordinate transaction closings, including document preparation, signature collection, and closing checklists.
- Maintain organized closing binders, corporate records, entity documentation, and organizational charts.
- Ensure transactional documents are accurate, properly maintained, and delivered within required deadlines.
- Manage attorney calendars, meetings, deadlines, and scheduling requirements.
- Coordinate electronic signatures and document execution through DocuSign and related platforms.
- Organize and maintain electronic legal files and document management systems.
- Assist with attorney time entry, correspondence, and general administrative functions.
- Track outstanding documents and follow up with relevant parties to keep transactions progressing.
- Coordinate between attorneys, clients, and external parties.
- Communicate professionally regarding transaction updates, documentation, and scheduling.
- Anticipate attorney needs and proactively address administrative or documentation issues.
- Support multiple legal matters while maintaining confidentiality, organization, and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Career development through building expertise in corporate legal processes and transactional support.
- Professional collaboration with experienced attorneys on important client matters.
- Meaningful exposure to business transactions, corporate matters, and mergers and acquisitions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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