Audit Attorney

Benesch Law•Chicago, IL

29d•$102,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is seeking an Audit Attorney for its Chicago office. This hybrid position offers work-from-home flexibility. The Audit Attorney plays a critical role in the Firm's process of responding to requests from its clients' auditors. This role is perfect for a licensed attorney who has audit response experience and wants to focus on the administrative tasks and manage the Firm's audit process. The position is responsible for reviewing financial records, legal documents, and compliance reports, and working with the Firm's attorneys to respond to all audit requests. Utilizing tools such as iManage, InTapp, and Excel, the Audit Attorney works to ensure timely and accurate responses to the external auditors of the Firm's clients while maintaining client confidentiality and protecting attorney-client privilege.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of corporate experience, inclusive of responding to requests from auditors.
A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
An active license in Illinois, New York or Ohio.
Strong familiarity with the audit process from start to finish.
Proficient in using iManage, InTapp, or similar programs, and MS Office.
Skilled at clearly articulating complex legal matters and issues and understanding the underlying principles in responding to clients' requests for information for their auditors.
Professional demeanor with outstanding interpersonal and client service skills.
Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Effective task prioritization.

Responsibilities

Review audit requests, determine billing, review timekeepers' records, and gather necessary documents including legal files, corporate records, SEC filings, etc., to complete audits.
Communicate with accountants, clients, the Firm's Audit Committee, the Firm's General Counsel's office, billing and/or timekeepers regarding the specifics of an audit response.
Use iManage, InTapp, and other Firm software, create Audit Request Forms and notations while working with various departments, legal assistants, paralegals, etc. for information, and monitor responses for corrections and testing.
Monitor timekeeper responses, revise content as needed and obtain clarification or additional information as needed.
Draft and revise audit letters to comply with the Firm's risk/audit letter policies and procedures.
Work with the relationship and/or reviewing attorneys to review drafts and make necessary revisions and finalize and send audit responses.
Assist with other matters as requested by the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group.