Benesch is an AmLaw 200 business law firm and limited liability partnership with offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, New York, San Francisco and Wilmington. The firm is known for providing highly sophisticated legal services to national and international clients that include public and private, middle market and emerging companies, as well as private equity funds, entrepreneurs, and not-for-profit organizations.
Cleveland, OH
Our leadership is intentional and transparent about sharing the progress, goals, and direction of the Firm. Every other month, meetings are held with all employees reviewing financials, reviewing “wins and wows” which are victories obtained for clients, upcoming firm changes, opportunities, and future plans. Our employees are an integral part of the Firm strategy. Every employee has a role to play within that strategy, and are aware of how their individual contributions impact the overall success of our business.
We hire and consistently evaluate based on our Firm values. It starts in the interview process. Candidates are screened on their candor, how they value those who work above, below, and with them, and how they approach working within a high-growth and high-change environment. Once hired, our team’s annual evaluations are strongly rooted in the Core Values. We champion the client service component of our business whether the client is internal or external. Our employees are the drivers of our culture which is defined based on our values.
He is a committed personal resource. Our Firm has a Managing Partner that has set in motion a thoughtful growth plan that is ambitious and exciting, but at the core retains the most important component of Benesch, which is appreciating the value each person brings, regardless of how much we grow. He has spent almost his entire career with our organization and worked his way to the top, and along the way has forged strong working relationships with employees and clients. He entrusts our team to do the same. He has earned the confidence and respect of our employees and is the first to offer his cell phone number if you need him. He sets an incredible example.
We give everyone an opportunity to be seen and heard in whatever avenue they are comfortable. Our Managing Partner and C-Suite team are approachable and amenable to receiving feedback and hearing ideas. During our firmwide meeting, all employees are asked to send in questions for the Q&A section on anything happening in the Firm. Our team will take the time to address questions or concerns. The smaller departmental teams are highly encouraged to engage their teams in the continuous improvement process and reward those who present ideas and suggestions.
Open communication and cross-functional teams are essential. Whether a lawyer or support staff employee, we build opportunities for our employees to develop working relationships across all of our departments and offices. Our employees regularly travel back and forth between our different office locations to build real connections and teams that best serve our clients. We also have implemented highly effective systems, tools, and processes that remove barriers to communication. These resources encourage our employees to inspire each other, ask questions, recognize each other’s contributions, and make our most senior leaders accessible as mentors and sounding boards as we continue to push forward.
Benesch offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and work/life balance. Highlights include multiple medical, dental, and vision plans, and firm-funded health savings accounts, robust mental health and wellness programs. Employees enjoy generous paid time off from day one, industry-leading paid parental leave, fertility benefits, flexible hybrid work options, and strong retirement benefits with profit sharing. Additional perks include life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture that values employee feedback and engagement.
Benesch demonstrates its commitment to rewarding employee contributions and supporting productivity by offering generous referral bonuses of $20,000 for attorney referrals and $5,000 for staff referrals. Performance is rewarded with generous bonuses being available to all employees. In addition, substantial technology reimbursements and stipends are available to ensure employees have the tools they need.
In addition, Benesch is known for paying for great talent! We consistently rank higher amongst peer firms in terms of our compensation. We keep a frequent pulse on market conditions and make necessary updates to remain competitive.
benesch law offers a supportive, collaborative culture with strong mentorship, career development, and leadership training. the firm is nationally recognized for employee satisfaction and provides flexible work options, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. employees enjoy meaningful client work, a healthy work-life balance, and a variety of perks, including social events and community involvement. benesch’s positive reputation, focus on advancement, and welcoming environment make it an excellent choice for legal professionals seeking both personal and career fulfillment.