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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.
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We are Cleveland's second largest law firm, 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.
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Benesch is proud to announce the opening for an Executive Administrative Assistant in our Cleveland office. This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.
Position Summary:
The Executive Assistant coordinates all activities of their assigned executives including high-level administrative support, handling information requests and performing support functions such as planning travel and expense reports, preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls and calendaring in a timely and accurate manner. The Executive Assistant supports several C-Suite Executives, working at a highly confidential level.
Essential Functions:
- Provides administrative support to the Executive team including correspondence, report generation, memoranda and documentation.
- Serves as a liaison between the reporting Executive Team, Partners, Management and all external contacts.
- Schedules and coordinates on-site and off-site meetings, conferences, etc. across multiple time zones.
- Consistently monitors calendars for any last minute changes to travel, schedules, meetings, etc., making those modifications in a timely fashion.
- Manages arrangements for complex domestic (occasional international) travel, utilizing the Firm's travel provider.
- Prepares expense reports as necessary.
- Acts as an envoy of the Executive Team and represents the position at a high level of customer service in a professional and cordial manner.
- Prepares PowerPoints for executive level presentations.
- Updates and maintains the Firm's Department Listing, Standard Committee assignments and administration organization chart.
- Assists with special projects and other assignments, as need, including event planning.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintains a high skill level with regard to computer technology and other Firm specific software applications.
- Develops and maintains well-organized files, resource materials and administrative files for executives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The Executive Assistant must have a High School Diploma, an advanced degree is preferred. A minimum of five years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a C-Suite executive in a professional service environment is required. Must be proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as having experience coordinating international and domestic travel arrangements. Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and handle and maintain confidential matters. Must possess professional communication skills and an excellent customer service attitude.
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 216-363-6286 or email at lgillmore@beneschlaw.com.
