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