Corporate Paralegal
We are recruiting for an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support the Business and Finance practice of a respected Cleveland law firm. This role works closely with attorneys on business formations, corporate governance, financing matters, and complex transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and revise entity formation, governance, loan, and transactional documents
- Assist with business formations, including corporations and limited liability companies
- Coordinate due diligence, electronic data rooms, closing checklists, and transaction timelines
- Prepare closing binders, signature packets, stock certificates, deeds, and corporate minute books
- Manage DocuSign processes and compile executed signature pages
- File documents with state and county offices, FINRA, the SEC, and other government agencies
- Review contracts, letters of intent, loan commitments, UCC filings, and related legal documents
- Conduct lien searches, litigation reports, and factual legal research
- Maintain capitalization tables, ownership ledgers, corporate records, and CARTA files
- Communicate with attorneys, clients, outside counsel, filing agents, and internal support teams
- Track deadlines, organize files, process invoices, and maintain accurate time entries
Qualifications:
- Corporate, business, finance, or transactional paralegal experience
- ABA-approved paralegal degree or certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with corporate filings, transaction closings, and large-scale document management systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, and electronic data rooms
- Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, iManage, and Secretary of State websites preferred
- CARTA experience strongly preferred
- Strong writing, organization, communication, and attention to detail
- Ability to protect confidential client information and manage multiple deadlines
- Notary Public designation is a plus
Compensation and Benefits:
- $35.00 to $50.00 per hour, based on experience, education, and skills
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, bonus opportunities, and flexible spending accounts