Paralegal/Administrative Assistant
Universal Music Group
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 9/22/2015 4:21:00 PM PST
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A. Job Summary: Provide paralegal and administrative support to attorneys in the Business and Legal Affairs department. Job is located in New York and reports to the VP, Legal Affairs
B. Job Functions:
Provide paralegal and administrative support to litigation and corporate transactional attorneys in the Business and Legal Affairs Department, including:
• Assist with a comprehensive quarterly report of all legal matters affecting the company, including calculating legal fees and liaising with other attorneys and departments for updates
• Support the policing of piracy and infringement by monitoring the Internet for unauthorized exploitation, drafting Cease and Desist letters, and providing evidence of copyright ownership, including collecting chain of title documentation
• Assist in responding to discovery requests/subpoenas, liens, levies, and garnishment orders
• Research claims asserted against company
• Draft standard form agreements and other legal documents
• Review and summarize contracts
• Collect and analyze information
• Type and revise agreements, charts, memoranda, correspondence and other documents
• Liaise with IT, office services and other internal personnel to resolve day-to-day issues and handle administrative matters
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date filing system for litigations and corporate matters
• Create physical and electronic files; search and retrieve files on an ongoing basis
• Draft and send letters and other routine correspondence
• Maintain attorneys' calendars; coordinate and schedule conference calls and meetings; input and update contact information using Outlook
• Answer phones for attorneys; maintain office supplies; process administrative forms
• Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys when needed; process expense reports
C. Job Requirements:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; extremely detail-oriented
• Exhibits professional demeanour and sound judgment
• Follows up on delegated assignments through completion
• Self-starter, who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; works well under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent typing and computer skills, including in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• College Degree Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.