Corporate Legal Assistant
Corporate Legal Assistant
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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 Beneschs #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 Clevelands Top Workplaces list along with Clevelands NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 150 list placing us among the top 150 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 .
Working with Us Come and Be Benesch!
We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation and have offices in Chicago Columbus San Francisco New York City and 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.
Want to know more To hear from some of our team click here: is proud to announce the opening for a Corporate Legal Assistant in our Columbus office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.
Position Summary:
Our Columbus office has an amazing opportunity for a Corporate Legal Assistant who is looking for a position wherein they can be an involved member of a team. If you have transactional regulatory and/or private equity experience this growth opportunity might be the next career move youve been looking for! This role is perfect for the Legal Assistant who is looking to do more take on complex responsibilities and work with a cuttingedge group of attorneys in one of the nations fastest growing law firms.
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 expand their skill set and grow with the department.
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 preclosing 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 efiling 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 attorneys calendar.
- Enter and release attorneys 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 Firms 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 or healthcare 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.
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 ator email at
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Employment Type
Full-Time
