Corporate Legal Assistant

Benesch Law•Cleveland, OH

2d•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Cleveland office has an amazing opportunity for a Corporate Legal Assistant who is looking to be part of a dynamic team. This role is perfect for the legal assistant who is looking to work in a cutting-edge office of one of the nation's fastest growing law firms and assist attorneys in an energetic, fast-paced environment. 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. The Legal Assistant plays a key role in providing support to their assigned attorneys as well as coordinating travel, calendaring and other support needs. The attorneys are looking for a contributor who wants to be an involved member of their team.

Requirements

High School Diploma
three years of corporate experience
Able to handle multiple priorities at one time
Work well with others
Excellent communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and PDF software
Excellent customer service attitude

Nice To Haves

Experience with InTapp Time, Intapp Open, Chrome River Expense Reporting, Aderant, Interaction, iManage

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.