Audit Attorney

Benesch Law; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Benesch Law is seeking an experienced Audit Attorney for their Cleveland Office. This full‑time position offers a hybrid work model and responsibilities include responding to client auditors and reviewing financial records. Candidates must have at least 5 years of corporate experience, be a licensed attorney in Illinois, New York, or Ohio, and possess strong skills in communication and client service.

The salary range is $93,000 – $130,000 per year, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Comprehensive benefits are also provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of corporate experience in audit response.
• Active license in Illinois, New York or Ohio required.
• Strong familiarity with the audit process.

Responsibilities

• Review audit requests and gather necessary financial documents.
• Communicate with clients and accountants for audit response specifics.
• Monitor timekeeper responses and revise audit letters.

Skills

Audit process familiarity

Client service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Tools

iManage

InTapp

MS Office

Job description

Audit Attorney – Cleveland Office. Hybrid position with work‑from‑home flexibility.

Position Summary

Licensed attorney with corporate audit response experience responsible for reviewing financial records, legal documents, compliance reports and collaborating with attorneys to respond to client auditors.

Essential Functions

• 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, General Counsel's office, billing and timekeepers regarding the specifics of an audit response.
• Use iManage, InTapp, and other Firm software to create Audit Request Forms and notations while working with various departments, legal assistants, and paralegals 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 relationship and/or reviewing attorneys to review drafts, make necessary revisions and finalize and send audit responses.
• Assist with other matters as requested by the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of corporate experience, including responding to audit requests.
• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Active license in Illinois, New York or Ohio required.
• Strong familiarity with the audit process from start to finish.
• Proficient in iManage, InTapp, or similar programs, and MS Office.
• Skilled at articulating complex legal matters, organizing and communicating effectively, and prioritizing tasks.
• Professional demeanor with outstanding interpersonal and client service skills.

Salary range: $93,000 – $130,000 per year. Full‑time positions eligible for discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com.

Benesch is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds. Please contact Benesch Human Resources at 216‑363‑4578 or [e-mail] for accommodations during the application process.