Corporate Paralegal: Doc Prep, Docketing & Compliance

Dawson; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA

PTO

401(k)

Family-building resources

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Dawson is seeking a corporate legal assistant in Central Ohio to prepare, revise, redline, and proofread contracts, minutes, and corporate documents. You will support workflow, docketing, billing, and filing with state and federal offices, and maintain client files with strong organizational skills.

The role requires 2–3 years of corporate legal assistant experience, familiarity with Best Authority and major legal tech like IntApp, Chrome River, iManage, and Quest, and a professional

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of corporate legal assistant experience required
• Corporate legal experience in a mid-size or large law firm preferred
• Must have experience using Best Authority system
• Experience with legal technology and document management systems: IntApp Time, IntApp Open, Chrome River, Aderant, Interaction, iManage, and Quest
• Proven ability to redline, blackline, proofread, and revise legal documents
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Professional, client-service oriented communication with internal and external clients
• Willingness to work occasional overtime or weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, redline, blackline, and proofread corporate documents including contracts, agreements, closing documents, and audits
• Utilize Quest and Chrome River to support workflow and expense management
• Assist with pre-closing document assemblies, UCC financing statements, and corporate records
• Prepare minutes and maintain corporate record books
• Handle filing procedures with Secretary of State offices and courts
• Create and maintain client and administrative files per procedures
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate video conferences
• Enter and release attorney billable time and review billing proformas
• Perform initial conflict checks and prepare engagement letters
• Monitor deadlines and coordinate with docketing teams to meet them
• Coordinate attorney travel and track travel expenses for reimbursement
• Provide professional, responsive communication to clients
• Support additional office and practice group duties as needed

Skills

Legal document drafting

Redlining & proofreading

Time management

Client service

Tools

Best Authority

IntApp Time

IntApp Open

Chrome River

Aderant

Interaction

iManage

Quest

Job description

Dawson is seeking a corporate legal assistant in Central Ohio to prepare, revise, redline, and proofread contracts, minutes, and corporate documents. You will support workflow, docketing, billing, and filing with state and federal offices, and maintain client files with strong organizational skills.

The role requires 2–3 years of corporate legal assistant experience, familiarity with Best Authority and major legal tech like IntApp, Chrome River, iManage, and Quest, and a professional