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Benesch Law · 2 months ago

Corporate Legal Assistant

Cleveland,OH,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$73K/yr - $89K/yr

3+ years exp

Benesch Law is one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation, recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional legal services and fostering a positive work environment. The Corporate Legal Assistant will provide specialized administrative and clerical support to attorneys, ensuring efficient management of legal documents, client files, and scheduling needs.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Corporate experienceMicrosoft OfficeDocument management systemInTapp TimeIntapp OpenChrome RiverAderantInteractionIManageCustomer service attitudeCommunication

Required

High School Diploma

Three years of corporate experience

Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time

Ability to work well with others

Excellent communication skills

Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

Knowledge of PDF software

Excellent customer service attitude

Preferred

Experience with InTapp Time

Experience with Intapp Open

Experience with Chrome River Expense Reporting

Experience with Aderant

Experience with Interaction

Experience with iManage

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Benesch Law

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.

Founded in 1938

Cleveland, Ohio, US

501-1000 employees

http://www.beneschlaw.com

H1B Sponsorship

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