Audit Attorney

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 Benesch is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds. Please contact Benesch Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io for accommodations during the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Benesch Law