Legal Assistant – Business & Corporate Law

Location: Cleveland Ohio USA
Job Type: Direct Hire Full-Time
Salary: $60000 $85000 yearly

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a Business & Corporate Law practice at a well-established law firm in Cleveland. This role is best suited for a professional with strong transactional experience who can provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys handling corporate and commercial matters.

• Draft edit and proofread a variety of legal documents including contracts correspondence and closing materials
• Manage electronic signature processes using platforms such as DocuSign including tracking and execution of documents
• Prepare maintain and update corporate records entity documents and organizational charts
• Coordinate and support corporate transactions including mergers acquisitions and entity formations
• Assemble and organize closing binders transaction files and due diligence documents
• Communicate effectively with attorneys clients and external parties to facilitate smooth transactions
• Maintain calendars schedule meetings and manage time entry for attorneys
• Ensure accuracy completeness and timely delivery of all legal documentation

• 3 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Must include hands-on experience in Business or Corporate Law
• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within Business or Corporate Law
• Hands-on experience supporting corporate transactions including closings and document preparation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems
• Experience working with DocuSign or similar e-signature platforms
• Solid understanding of corporate structures records and compliance documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines

• Prior experience in a law firm environment handling corporate or commercial transactions
• Familiarity with mergers & acquisitions (M&A) processes
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a legal team