Corporate Legal Secretary

McCarthy Lebit Crystal & Liffman Co. LPA • Cleveland, OH

6h

About The Position

McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., LPA is seeking a Corporate Legal Secretary to support its Business & Corporate Practice Groups. Experience in providing essential support for attorneys handling mergers, acquisitions, entity foundations and corporate filings in required. Duties/Responsibilities: Draft, review, and edit legal documents, including contracts, agreements, resolutions, and corporate filings. Assist in the preparation of documents for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions. Assist with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including due diligence, document preparation and closing activities. Conduct research on property titles, zoning regulations, and other relevant legal issues. Prepare and file various real estate-related documents, such as deeds, mortgages, and lease agreements. Working knowledge of filing procedures, requirements and e-filing with Secretary of State office, in addition to federal, state, and local courts. Schedule appointments including meeting invites, video conference details, meal requests and maintenance of attorney calendars. Support attorneys in all stages of corporate transactions, including due diligence, closings, and post-closing integration. Assist with billing and time entry as needed. Coordinate with external counsel, clients, and other parties involved in transactions. Maintain organized and accurate paper and electronic files. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of corporate law and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of real estate law and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems, NetDocs experience is a plus.
• The ability to lift a minimum of ten pounds.
• High School Diploma.
• A minimum of three years of Corporate & Real Estate experience.

Nice To Haves

• NetDocs experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit legal documents, including contracts, agreements, resolutions, and corporate filings.
• Assist in the preparation of documents for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
• Assist with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including due diligence, document preparation and closing activities.
• Conduct research on property titles, zoning regulations, and other relevant legal issues.
• Prepare and file various real estate-related documents, such as deeds, mortgages, and lease agreements.
• Working knowledge of filing procedures, requirements and e-filing with Secretary of State office, in addition to federal, state, and local courts.
• Schedule appointments including meeting invites, video conference details, meal requests and maintenance of attorney calendars.
• Support attorneys in all stages of corporate transactions, including due diligence, closings, and post-closing integration.
• Assist with billing and time entry as needed.
• Coordinate with external counsel, clients, and other parties involved in transactions.
• Maintain organized and accurate paper and electronic files.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED