Legal Assistant

Paramount•New York, NY

7d•$56,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Paramount Television Studios' Legal Affairs group is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide administrative support to the VP, Senior Counsel & Counsel.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a legal setting (not including internships)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
High proficiency with PC and Microsoft software including, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with senior management, staff, other administrators, and external parties
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Responsibilities

Provide primary support to multiple attorneys on the east coast, and assist west coast attorneys on an as needed basis
Coordinate internal and external meetings and conference calls, both regularly scheduled and special-purpose, including coordinating booking conference rooms and IT support
Organization of project files and related information, including uploading and searching in department document databases
Manage Outlook calendar and contacts, including project contact lists and calendars
Prepare and submit travel and expense reports
Establish and maintain relationships with internal departments and external parties
Research and prepare materials and charts for specific projects
Format time-sensitive documents where attention to detail is key
Manage document distribution
Assist with proofreading, redlining, and comparing legal documents
Track contract deadlines, renewals, and expirations
Process and track outside counsel invoices and legal department expenses