Assistant, TV Legal Affairs

Starz•Santa Monica, CA

52d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lionsgate Television is seeking an Assistant to support attorneys in the Television Legal Affairs department. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the business side of television.

Requirements

1 year of assistant experience preferred, ideally having supported a legal organization
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience preferred; JDs from accredited law school welcome to apply
Candidate should have the ability to multi-task in an occasionally high pressure environment
Possess strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills
Proficient at MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Should have a strong interest in the business side of television

Responsibilities

Track all deal negotiations, maintain status reports, maintain Legal Affairs department files, and support department operations
Handle administrative responsibilities for assigned attorneys, including answering phones, rolling calls, scheduling meetings, booking travel, distributing documents, and processing expenses
Regularly draft correspondence, ensuring all requests (from internal teams such as Business Affairs, Production, and Creative, as well as from external partners etc.), are addressed
Research historical deal terms to identify precedent
Draft or review straightforward legal documents (e.g., certificates, letter agreements, amendments)