Business Legal Assistant

Job Title: Business Legal Assistant

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
 

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Business Legal Assistant to support a busy Corporate and Business Law practice. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys handling transactional matters including mergers & acquisitions, business formations, corporate governance, entity management, and related corporate transactions.

This role requires strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, revise, and proofread contracts, corporate documents, and legal correspondence
• Assist attorneys with transactional matters and corporate projects
• Prepare closing documents and transaction-related materials
• Coordinate execution of legal documents

• Organize and manage transaction closings
• Track signatures, deadlines, and deliverables
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, lenders, and third parties
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists
• Assemble and distribute closing binders

• Maintain corporate records and entity documentation
• Prepare and file organizational documents
• Support business formation activities
• Manage corporate governance records and related filings

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Experience supporting business, corporate, or transactional attorneys
• Exposure to mergers & acquisitions, business formations, or corporate filings
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using DocuSign and electronic document management systems
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment
• Strong attention to detail and deadline management
• Professional communication and client interaction skills