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Benesch Law

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USD 92,000 - 110,000

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Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant in New York. The role involves supporting corporate attorneys with document production, client interactions, and maintaining organized workflows. Ideal candidates will have corporate experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Hybrid schedule
Career development
Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of corporate experience, preferably with SEC reporting.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and work well with others.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, revise, and proofread corporate documents.
  • Assist with M&A, transactional, and due diligence legal documents.

Skills

Communication
Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #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 Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's 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.

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #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 Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's 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 www.mybeneschbenefits.com.

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: https://www.beneschlaw.com/careers/index.html

Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Corporate Legal Assistant in our New York office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary

Our New York office has an amazing opportunity for a Corporate Legal Assistant who is looking to be part of a new practice group in our growing and dynamic organization. This role is perfect for the corporate legal assistant who is looking to work with several private equity partners and assist as they build their practice.

The Corporate Legal Assistant plays a key role in providing support to the corporate attorneys with everything from document production, working directly with private equity clients, assisting with the establishment of their practices and projects. The office is looking for a contributor who wants to be an involved member of their team.

Essential Functions

  • Prepare, revise, redline and proofread various corporate documents including contracts, agreements, transactional matters, stock purchases, equity plans, fee agreements, incentive plans, compensation agreements, etc.
  • Assist with assembly of documents and sets of executed documents for various signatures, and amendments.
  • Working knowledge of assisting with M&A, transactional, due diligence and lending legal documents.
  • Work hand-in-hand with executive compensation practice group dealing with SEC reporting, severance packages, incentive plans and engagement letters.
  • 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.

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

The Corporate Legal Assistant must have a High School Diploma in addition to 5+ years of corporate experience, preferably with some SEC reporting and contracts 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.

The salary range for this position is $92K to $110K.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 at 216-363-4578 or email at cwatson@beneschlaw.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary: $92000 - $110000 per year

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