Corporate Legal Assistant
Legal
Cleveland Ohio Direct Hire Apr 23, 2025

Corporate Legal Assistant
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)
Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days in-office: Tues–Thurs; remote Mon & Fri)
Pay Range: $73,000 – $90,000 per year


About the Role:
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? We're currently hiring a Corporate Legal Assistant to support 4–6 attorneys in a dynamic legal environment focused on transactional, regulatory, and private equity matters.

This hybrid position offers flexibility, career development, and the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on a variety of legal matters. If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and comfortable managing a busy desk with multiple priorities, we’d love to connect with you.


What You’ll Do:

  • Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents, including contracts, compliance materials, closing documents, and more

  • Assist with corporate formations, dissolutions, and UCC filings

  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements

  • Manage attorney calendars and track deadlines

  • Enter and release attorney time; assist with billing and engagement letters

  • Maintain digital and physical filing systems and client records

  • Proactively support team operations and assist during PTO or peak periods

  • Provide high-level administrative support to assigned attorneys and maintain a client-focused mindset


What We’re Looking For:

  • 3–5 years of recent experience as a legal assistant (closer to 5 years preferred)

  • Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative

  • High school diploma required; associate’s or additional education preferred

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and PDF software

  • Familiarity with iManage, Chrome River, Concur, and InTapp Time is a plus

  • Previous experience with transactional, regulatory, or private equity work is ideal


Work Schedule:

  • Hybrid:

    • In-office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Remote: Monday and Friday

  • Hours: 8:45 AM – 5:15 PM (with some flexibility)

  • No shifts starting before 8:00 AM or ending after 6:00 PM


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: $73,000 – $90,000 annually

  • Annual raises and performance bonuses in April

  • 20 days of PTO (for employees with 1–5 years of service)

  • Full benefits package available