Corporate Legal Assistant

Franklin Executive Solutions, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cleveland law firm is hiring to support its Business & Corporate Law team, assisting attorneys with transactional matters such as mergers, acquisitions, entity formations, and corporate filings.

The role involves preparing contracts, coordinating closings, maintaining records, overseeing DocuSign workflows, and handling client communications. Strong organization and multitasking in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting business, corporate, or transactional attorneys.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, formations, or corporate filings.
• Proficiency with MS Office and electronic document systems.
• Experience with DocuSign and legal document management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise contracts, closing documents, and client correspondence.
• Coordinate transaction closings, including tracking signatures and managing timelines.
• Maintain corporate records and entity documentation.
• Oversee DocuSign workflows, closing binders, and organizational charts.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and third parties throughout transactions.
• Manage attorney calendars, time entry, and general administrative tasks.

Skills

Corporate law support

Mergers & acquisitions

Contract drafting

DocuSign workflows

Time management

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected Cleveland law firm that is adding to its Business & Corporate Law team. This position supports attorneys handling transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, entity formations, and ongoing corporate filings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and revise contracts, closing documents, and client correspondence
• Coordinate transaction closings, including tracking signatures and managing timelines
• Maintain corporate records and entity documentation
• Oversee DocuSign workflows, closing binders, and organizational charts
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and third parties throughout transactions
• Manage attorney calendars, time entry, and general administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting business, corporate, or transactional attorneys
• Hands-on involvement with mergers, acquisitions, formations, or corporate filings
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic document systems
• Experience with DocuSign and legal document management platforms
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Clear communicator who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

This is a full-time, onsite opportunity offering stability, professional growth, and direct collaboration with an experienced corporate law team.