Labor & Employment Legal Assistant

Benesch Law - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Cleveland, OH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

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. The Labor & Employment group at Benesch has an amazing opportunity for a Labor & Employment Legal Assistant who is looking for a position wherein they can be an involved member of a team. This role is perfect for the Legal Assistant who is looking to do more, take on complex responsibilities and work with a cutting-edge group of attorneys in one of the nation's 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. This position plays an integral part of the labor & employment team and handles complex and specialized matters including extensive filings and project work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise and proofread various documents including contracts, pleadings, policies, manuals, etc.
• Assist with preparation of training and educational materials for client presentations, advisement and seminars.
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation including scheduling and coordinating depositions, collecting and organizing exhibits, scheduling and communicating with clients, expert witnesses, courts and opposing counsel.
• Maintain working knowledge of state and federal filing procedures, requirements and e-filing with EEOC, NLRB, OSHA, BWC, Industrial Commission, Department of Homeland Security, and federal, state and local courts.
• Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system.
• Schedule appointments including meeting invites, video conference details, conference room requests, meal requests, etc. and maintain 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of labor and employment experience
• Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and PDF software
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time
• Customer service attitude

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with InTapp Time, Intapp Open, Chrome River Expense Reporting, Aderant, Interaction, iManage
• Completion of the Legal Technology Core Competencies Certification Coalition (LTC4) Program

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Full array of benefits available at www.mybeneschbenefits.com