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$85k–$110k/yr
Full-time
high school
Hybrid Schedule, Career Development And Growth, Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Benefits Package
Posted 23d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Corporate Legal Assistant provides complex administrative support, including preparing corporate documents, maintaining record books, and managing attorney calendars. They are also responsible for handling billable time entry, conflict checks, and coordinating travel and meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least three years of corporate legal experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF software is required, with experience in legal software like iManage or Aderant being a plus.
Full job description
Who We Are
At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 125 list, placing us among the top 125 law firms in the country.
Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com.
Working with Us - Come and "Be Benesch!"
We are Cleveland's second largest law firm, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team.
Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Corporate Legal Assistant within our Practice Support department in our Cleveland office.
Position Summary:
The Corporate Legal Assistant handles complex and specialized administrative and clerical support activities related to the specific work and function of the timekeeper(s) to whom they are assigned.
Essential Functions:
Prepare, revise, redline and proofread various corporate documents including contracts, agreements, transactional matters, compliance, closing documents, UCCs, financing and lending, audit letters, etc.
Assist with assembly of pre-closing documents and sets of executed documents for various signatures, corporate formation and dissolution documents and UCC financing statements and amendments.
Prepare shareholder and corporate minutes and maintain corporate record books for various entities.
Working knowledge of filing procedures, requirements and e-filing with Secretary of State office, in additional to federal, state and local courts.
Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system.
Proactive utilization of workflow management system to manage assignments from timekeepers, maintain an organized workload, and assist others during PTO or peak periods.
Schedule appointments including meeting invites, video conference details, conference room requests, meal requests etc. and maintains attorney's calendar.
Enter and release attorney's billable time in accordance with firm guidelines. Review proformas for billings received from the Accounting Department to clients for services rendered.
Perform initial conflict checks and open/close client matters and prepare engagement letters.
Monitor case deadlines and work with Docket Department to ensure deadlines are entered and met.
Coordinate travel arrangements and track travel expenses for timely reimbursement.
Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external clients to deliver a high level of customer service, consistent with the Firm's "First in Service" philosophy.
Additional Responsibilities:
Proactively participates as a member of the practice group support coverage team.
Stay current in the use of all firm systems and practices.
May require overtime or weekend hours.
Perform additional office support duties as assigned/requested.
Confidentiality:
Due to the nature of your employment, various documents and information, which are of confidential nature, will come into your possession. Such documents and information must be kept confidential at all times.
Qualifications:
Legal Assistants must have a High School Diploma in addition to three years of corporate experience. Must be able to handle multiple priorities at one time, work well with others and have excellent communication skills. Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and PDF software. Experience with InTapp Time, Intapp Open, Chrome River Expense Reporting, Aderant, Interaction, iManage are pluses. Must possess an excellent customer service attitude.
The salary range for this position is $85K to $110K.
Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-6286 or email at [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Benesch is an Am Law 200 business law firm and limited liability partnership with offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, New York, San Francisco and Wilmington. The firm is known for providing highly sophisticated legal services to national and international clients that include public and private, middle market and emerging companies, as well as private equity funds, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations.
Benesch is regularly recognized by Chambers as one of the leading US law firms, with 40 attorneys and 15 practices ranked in Chambers USA 2024 and one attorney recognized globally by Chambers in Privacy & Data Security. The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America® named 72 Benesch attorneys to its annual list, and 60 attorneys were named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Seven Benesch lawyers were recognized as Best Lawyers® 2025 "Lawyers of the Year," a distinction given annually to a single outstanding lawyer in each practice and designated metropolitan area. Benesch was named Transportation Law Firm of the Year for the 7th time by Best Lawyers®, and the firm received national first-tier rankings in Health Care and Transportation Law in 2025.
Our practice areas include Healthcare, Commercial Finance & Banking, Construction, Corporate & Securities, Data Protection, Environmental Law & Litigation, Executive Compensation & Benefits, Global Transactions, Government Relations, Immigration, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Private Equity, Public Finance, Real Estate, Tax and Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants & Unfair Competition. Some of our represented industries include Additive Manufacturing-3D Printing, Cannabis, Dental Support Organizations (DSOs), Energy, FINTECH and Payments, Family Offices & Direct Investing, Food & Beverage, Insurance, Manufacturing, Metaverse/Web 3.0, Blockchain & Smart Contracts, Not-for-Profit, Pharmaceutical, Polymers, Retail & E-Commerce and Transportation & Logistics.
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