Legal Assistant

Job Summary The Legal Assistant supports the partners of Commonstake Partners on succession and ownership-transition assignments for owners of private businesses. The Legal Assistant organizes the documents that pass between the firm, the client and the client's outside attorneys, keeps signing and filing deadlines in view and assembles the closing binders. The position is full-time and remote. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintains the document index and data room for each assignment Tracks drafts of purchase agreements, operating agreements and corporate resolutions exchanged with outside counsel Prepares signature packets and follows up on outstanding signatures, including through DocuSign Checks entity details, officers and filings on state business registries Builds closing binders and the post-closing document set Schedules calls between the client, counsel and the responsible partner Keeps the matter calendar current Other duties as assigned. QualificationsExperience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or paralegal, or in a law office, including internships Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat, including redlines and combining PDFs A document management or e-signature tool such as NetDocuments, iManage or DocuSign Preferred QualificationsParalegal certificate or associate's degree Corporate, M&A or estate planning work Working Conditions Remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States. The work is done at a desk and involves long periods of computer use, phone calls and video meetings during U.S. business hours.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision coverage, including family members A 401(k) plan to which Commonstake contributes Paid time off, sick days and the U.S. holiday calendar Annual funding for professional courses and exams A company laptop and support for a home workspace About Commonstake Partners Commonstake Partners advises owners of private businesses on succession, transaction preparation and changes in ownership. The firm is based in Columbus, Ohio. Every assignment is defined in writing before it begins, and legal documents, tax advice and financing stay with qualified specialists. Commonstake Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.