Corporate Legal Assistant

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Cleveland is recruiting on behalf of a respected local law firm to join its Business & Corporate Law team. The role supports attorneys handling transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, formations, and ongoing corporate filings.

You will prepare and revise contracts, coordinate closings, maintain corporate records, oversee DocuSign workflows, and communicate with clients and third parties.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting business, corporate, or transactional attorneys.
• Involvement with mergers, acquisitions, formations, or corporate filings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic document systems.
• Familiar with DocuSign and legal document management platforms.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise contracts, closing documents, and client correspondence.
• Coordinate transaction closings and track signatures.
• Maintain corporate records and entity documentation.
• Oversee DocuSign workflows and closing binders.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and third parties.
• Manage attorney calendars and time-entry tasks.

Skills

Prior experience supporting business,

Strong attention to detail

Clear communicator

Highly organized

Tools

Microsoft Office

DocuSign

Legal document management platforms

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.