Corporate Legal Assistant

Benesch Law•Chicago, IL

28d•$85,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant for its Practice Support department in the Cleveland office. This role provides complex and specialized administrative and clerical support to assigned timekeepers, focusing on corporate legal matters. The firm emphasizes exceeding expectations, building trust, and fostering a positive work environment, evidenced by its consistent recognition on Top Workplaces lists and AmLaw 125 rankings. Benesch offers a hybrid schedule, career development, transparent leadership, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The firm also provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

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)
Comprehensive knowledge in PDF software
Excellent customer service attitude

Nice To Haves

Experience with InTapp Time
Experience with Intapp Open
Experience with Chrome River Expense Reporting
Experience with Aderant
Experience with Interaction
Experience with 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.
Manage 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.
Proactively utilize 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 maintain 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 participate as a member of the practice group support coverage team.
Stay current in the use of all firm systems and practices.
Perform additional office support duties as assigned/requested.