Corporate Legal Assistant — Business & Corporate Law

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Practice Area: Corporate Law | Business Transactions | Mergers & Acquisitions

About the Opportunity

We are conducting a search on behalf of an established law firm seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Assistant to support its Business and Corporate Law practice in Cleveland, Ohio.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on meaningful corporate transactions, business formations, mergers and acquisitions, and other sophisticated legal matters.

Unlike purely administrative legal support positions, this role provides exposure to the transactional process and an opportunity to play an important part in keeping complex corporate matters organized and moving forward.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a professional, deadline-driven legal environment.

For someone who enjoys corporate law and takes pride in being a trusted resource to attorneys, this is an opportunity to build on existing experience and continue developing within a respected legal practice.

What You'll Own

Corporate & Transactional Support

- Prepare, format, revise, and proofread contracts, agreements, transaction documents, and legal correspondence.
- Assist attorneys with mergers and acquisitions, business formations, corporate filings, and related transactions.
- Coordinate transaction closings, including document preparation, signature collection, and closing checklists.
- Maintain organized closing binders, corporate records, entity documentation, and organizational charts.
- Ensure transactional documents are accurate, properly maintained, and delivered within required deadlines.

Legal Administration & Coordination

- Manage attorney calendars, meetings, deadlines, and scheduling requirements.
- Coordinate electronic signatures and document execution through DocuSign and related platforms.
- Organize and maintain electronic legal files and document management systems.
- Assist with attorney time entry, correspondence, and general administrative functions.
- Track outstanding documents and follow up with relevant parties to keep transactions progressing.

Communication & Collaboration

- Serve as a reliable point of coordination between attorneys, clients, and external parties.
- Communicate professionally regarding transaction updates, documentation, and scheduling.
- Anticipate attorney needs and proactively address administrative or documentation issues.
- Support multiple legal matters while maintaining confidentiality, organization, and attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Corporate Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar legal support professional.
- Experience supporting business, corporate, or transactional attorneys.
- Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions, business formations, corporate filings, or transaction closings.
- Ability to prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents accurately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other standard office applications.
- Experience with DocuSign and electronic document management systems.
- Excellent organization, written communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively with attorneys and legal teams.
- Strong professional judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.

Experience That Would Stand Out

Candidates will be particularly attractive if they have:

- Supported attorneys within a corporate, business law, or M&A practice.
- Coordinated transaction closings from document preparation through execution.
- Worked on corporate entity formations, governance documents, or secretary-of-state filings.
- Prepared closing binders, transaction checklists, and corporate records.
- Managed competing priorities while supporting multiple attorneys.
- Developed strong familiarity with law firm workflows and transactional documentation.

Who Would Thrive in This Role?

This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys the precision and pace of corporate legal work.

You are likely to succeed if you:

- Take ownership of your responsibilities without needing constant direction.
- Have a natural eye for detail and document accuracy.
- Stay organized when several transactions are moving simultaneously.
- Enjoy working closely with attorneys and becoming a trusted member of their team.
- Communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and follow through on commitments.
- Want to continue building your career within corporate legal support.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Competitive Salary: $60,000–$85,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Meaningful Legal Work: Exposure to business transactions, corporate matters, and mergers and acquisitions.
- Professional Collaboration: Work directly with experienced attorneys on important client matters.
- Career Development: Build deeper expertise in corporate legal processes and transactional support.
- Established Legal Environment: Join a professional practice where organization, reliability, and quality of work are valued.

About Sperton

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