Legal Assistant – Business & Corporate Law
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is partnering confidentially with a respected Cleveland-based law firm seeking a highly capable Legal Assistant to support its Business & Corporate Law practice. This role requires direct experience assisting attorneys with transactional matters and corporate governance work. The ideal candidate understands the pace and precision required in business law, is comfortable handling closing documentation and entity records, and demonstrates consistent job stability. This is not an entry-level administrative role. Candidates must have meaningful experience supporting corporate attorneys in a transactional setting. Applicants with frequent short-term roles or inconsistent tenure will not be considered.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience supporting attorneys in Business or Corporate Law .
- Direct exposure to transactional matters, including deal closings and execution management.
- Experience handling corporate governance records and entity documentation.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Familiarity with document management systems and digital signature platforms.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Stable employment history with consistent tenure.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (now or in the future).
- Ability to work onsite in Cleveland, OH.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting M&A transactions.
- Background in mid-to-large law firm environments.
- Experience preparing closing binders and managing multi-party transactions.
- Familiarity with corporate filings and state registration requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously with minimal oversight.
- Advanced formatting and document production skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, and finalize contracts, agreements, and corporate documents under attorney supervision.
- Coordinate deal logistics for mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and entity formations.
- Assemble and manage execution packages, including tracking signature status and finalizing documents.
- Organize and compile closing binders and post-closing materials with precision and completeness.
- Maintain corporate minute books, governance records, and entity documentation.
- Assist with state filings, annual reports, and entity registrations.
- Update and prepare organizational charts reflecting ownership and structural changes.
- Ensure corporate documentation remains current and properly archived.
- Serve as liaison between attorneys, clients, financial institutions, and external advisors.
- Manage sensitive documentation with discretion and confidentiality.
- Coordinate calendars, deadlines, and transaction timelines to support efficient workflow.
- Assist with time entry and administrative functions specific to the corporate practice group.
- Utilize document management systems to maintain version control and organized matter files.
- Manage digital signature processes and maintain accurate execution tracking.
- Ensure documents meet formatting, citation, and filing standards before distribution.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
