Corporate Legal Assistant

SPG; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, recruiting on behalf of a respected Cleveland law firm, seeks a capable legal professional to support a Business & Corporate Law team in Cleveland. This onsite, full-time role assists attorneys with transactional matters such as mergers, acquisitions, entity formations, and corporate filings.

The position involves preparing contracts, coordinating closings, maintaining records, and managing DocuSign workflows while collaborating closely with clients, attorneys, and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting business, corporate, or transactional Attorneys.
• Involvement with mergers, acquisitions, formations, or corporate filings.
• Proficiency in 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 capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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

M&A experience

Document management

DocuSign

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Tools

DocuSign

Legal 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.