Administrative Skills, Attorney, Business Law, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Mergers and Acquisitions, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Post Closing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Record Keeping, Records Management, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Cleveland, Ohio
POSTED
17 days ago
About the Role
We're hiring a Corporate Legal Assistant to support a Business & Corporate Law practice group with high-level administrative and transactional legal support.
This is a hands-on legal support role focused heavily on transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, entity formations, corporate governance documentation, closings, and ongoing corporate matters.
You'll work closely with attorneys, clients, and third parties to help manage document workflows, execution processes, closing coordination, and day-to-day operational support for the practice group.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced supporting corporate or business attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.
What You'll Do
Transactional Legal Support
Draft, edit, proofread, and format transactional legal documents
Support mergers, acquisitions, entity formations, and ongoing corporate matters
Prepare and maintain organizational charts and corporate records
Assist with closing preparation, execution, and post-closing documentation
Compile and organize closing binders and execution materials
Document Management & Workflow Coordination
Manage DocuSign workflows, signature tracking, and execution packages
Maintain organized legal records and document management systems
Coordinate document execution and distribution processes
Monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding transactional items
Administrative & Client Support
Serve as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and third parties
Coordinate scheduling and calendar management
Handle attorney time entry and administrative support tasks
Support efficient day-to-day operations for the corporate law practice group
Required Qualifications
Experience
Experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary supporting:
Corporate law attorneys
Business law attorneys
Transactional legal practices
Hands-on exposure to:
Corporate transactions
Entity formations
Corporate filings
Closings and execution processes
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency with:
Microsoft Office Suite
DocuSign
Legal document management systems
Experience managing legal documentation workflows and execution tracking
Knowledge & Competencies
Understanding of:
Corporate records
Organizational charts
Transactional closings
Corporate governance documentation
Strong proofreading and document formatting skills
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and professionalism
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States
No sponsorship available now or in the future
Work Environment
Full-time onsite role
No remote work available
Professional corporate legal environment
Additional Support
Relocation expenses covered
Interview expenses covered
Why This Role Stands Out
High-Level Transactional Exposure
This role offers hands-on involvement with sophisticated business and corporate legal work, including closings, entity management, and transactional support.
Broad Practice Support
You'll gain exposure across multiple areas of corporate and transactional law while working closely with attorneys and external stakeholders.
Professional Growth Opportunity
Ideal for legal support professionals looking to deepen their experience in corporate law and transactional legal operations.
Strong Operational Impact
Your work directly supports transaction execution, document accuracy, and the overall efficiency of the corporate legal team.