Legal Assistant – Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland, OH
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Join a Cleveland law firm as a Legal Assistant supporting business & corporate law. Handle transactional work, closings, and corporate records. Apply now!
Salary
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Location
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
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Legal Assistant – Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Job description
Legal Assistant – Business & Corporate Law
Cleveland, OH
Our client, a Cleveland-based law firm, is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join their Business & Corporate Law group. This full-time, onsite role involves supporting attorneys with transactional legal work including mergers, acquisitions, entity formations, and ongoing corporate matters in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, edit, and proofread contracts, correspondence, and transactional documents.
- Manage DocuSign workflows, signature tracking, and execution packages.
- Prepare and maintain organizational charts, closing binders, and corporate records.
- Coordinate and support corporate closings and post-closing documentation.
- Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and third parties.
- Handle scheduling, time entry, and general administrative support for the practice group.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary supporting business or corporate attorneys.
- Hands-on exposure to transactional legal work and corporate filings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and legal document management systems.
- Understanding of corporate records, organizational charts, and closing processes.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
This position reports directly to senior attorneys and collaborates with paralegals and support staff within a supportive culture fostering growth and development in the legal sector.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or on-site?
This is a full-time, onsite role based in Cleveland, Ohio.
What kind of legal work will I be doing daily?
You will provide transactional legal support including closings, corporate recordkeeping, document execution, and assist with mergers, acquisitions, and entity formations.
What experience do I need to qualify for this job?
You need proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary supporting business or corporate attorneys, with knowledge of transactional legal work and corporate filings.
What software skills are required for this role?
You should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign, and legal document management systems.
Who will I be working with in this position?
You will report directly to senior attorneys and collaborate with paralegals and support staff within the practice group.