Legal Assistant - Business & Finance

Bright Line Counsel is seeking an experienced, highly organized Legal Assistant to support the Business and Finance practice of a prominent national law firm in Cincinnati.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in providing exceptional attorney support, and has the ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and keep projects moving forward with minimal oversight.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of strong legal administrative skills, executive-level organizational abilities, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and executive-level support to attorneys within the Business and Finance practice.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and other materials with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist with corporate transactions, including organizing signature pages, tracking closing documents, coordinating transaction checklists, and assembling closing binders.
• Proactively manage calendars, deadlines, meetings, and administrative priorities.
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and internal departments to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Support attorney billing, time entry, expense reporting, reimbursements, and other administrative processes.
• Monitor outstanding assignments, follow up on action items, and provide timely updates to attorneys.
• Anticipate upcoming needs, identify potential issues, and take initiative to keep projects on track.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files and handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of legal assistant experience preferred, ideally within a law firm environment.
• Experience supporting corporate, business, finance, or transactional attorneys is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong proofreading and document preparation abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, and follow through without repeated direction.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Professional demeanor, discretion, adaptability, and the ability to communicate effectively in a busy legal environment.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

The right person doesn't simply complete assigned tasks—they think ahead, stay organized, and take ownership of the details that allow attorneys to focus on their clients and legal work.

We're looking for someone who communicates proactively, follows through on commitments, remains composed when priorities shift, and takes genuine pride in being a trusted and dependable member of the legal team.

Interested in learning more?

Apply today through Bright Line Counsel to explore this opportunity with a well-established national law firm.