Corporate Legal Assistant

Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Corporate Legal Assistant in our New York office! This position is hybrid and offers 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 dynamic team. The role is ideal for a highly organized and resourceful legal assistant seeking to work in a fast‑paced environment of one of the nation’s fastest growing law firms. Essential Functions Prepare, revise, redline and proofread various corporate documents including contracts, agreements, transactional matters, compliance, closing documents, UCCs, financing and lending documents, 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. Maintain working knowledge of filing procedures, requirements and electronic filing with the Secretary of State office, in addition 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 attorneys’ calendars. Enter and release attorneys’ billable time in accordance with firm guidelines. Review pro‑formas 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 the 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 participate 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 and a minimum of three years of corporate experience. Candidates should be able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, work well with others, and have excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and PDF software is required. Experience with InTapp Time, Intapp Open, Chrome River Expense Reporting, Aderant, Interaction, and iManage is a plus. A strong customer‑service attitude is essential. Salary range: $90,000 to $120,000. 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 final salary offers. Base pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides. Benesch is an equal‑opportunity employer and strongly values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where the 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. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email Christine Watson at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr