Business And Transactional Paralegal

Cranfill Sumner LLP is a leading law firm committed to operational excellence, client service, and a collaborative workplace. Our Business & Transactional Paralegals support attorneys in a fast‑paced transactional practice. This role focuses on M&A, business and corporate law, and other complex commercial work
, and is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a collaborative, client‑focused environment.

At Cranfill Sumner, our work is guided by our core values:

• Teamwork
  – collaboration and shared accountability
• Reputation
  – integrity and professionalism in all we do
• Client Service
  – anticipating needs and delivering excellence

The Business & Transactional Paralegal provides comprehensive support to attorneys across all phases of transactional matters. Responsibilities includecontract drafting and execution support, due diligence, closings, corporate governance, filings, and coordination with internal administrative teams
, while maintaining professionalism with clients and third parties.

• Support contract drafting, revisions, execution, and document management
• Assist with
  
  M&A and other corporate transactions from due diligence through closing
• Prepare and manage closing checklists, execution packets, and post‑closing materials
• Coordinate and maintaindue diligence materials and virtual data rooms
• Support entity formations, corporate governance, and ongoing compliance filings
• Order and manage
  
  UCC searches, filings, and lien releases
• Communicate with clients, counsel, and third parties as directed
• Coordinate closely with administrative teams to support matter intake, filings, and workflow
• Commitment to Cranfill Sumner’s core values
• Target of100+ billable hours per month

• Emphasis on innovation, professional growth, and operational excellence
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work and firm-wide initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree,
  or
  ABA‑accredited paralegal certificate,
  or
  10+ years of paralegal experience
• Strong proficiency with
  Microsoft Office
  and legal technology platforms
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time‑management skills
  
  Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and support multiple attorneys

• Prior
  corporate/transactional paralegal experience
  , including M&A and due diligence
• Familiarity with
  healthcare transactions
• Experience using
  
  AI tools (including Microsoft Copilot) in a legal or professional services setting