Assistant to Founding Partner

This is a Full Time Job

Boutique entertainment law firm seeks a full-time, motivated, hardworking assistant to the founding partner. We deal with both transactional and litigation entertainment matters. The job provides a great opportunity for to learn and be exposed to the nuts and bolts of the Film, Television, Comedy, and New Media industries from a legal lens. Past assistants have gone on to become talent agents, managers, executives, and lawyers.

Duties include answering phones/rolling calls, maintaining call sheets, maintaining office supplies, scheduling meetings/maintaining office calendar, arranging travel, drafting memos and correspondence, proofreading legal documents, reviewing and revising documents, keeping track of ongoing Transactional and Litigation matters, running errands, keeping track of incoming prospective clients, and performing any other ad hoc administrative tasks.

Experience in this area is preferred, but not required. Strong ''customer relations'' skills and interpersonal skills are a must. Candidates must be excellent multi-taskers and have great communication skills. Ideal candidates will also be extremely organized, self-motivated, and able to work in a high-pressure environment. Discretion and adherence to confidentiality is a must. This position is ideal for those either seeking their first entry level position as an assistant in the entertainment industry or someone considering entering law school in a year or two.

The position requires availability to work overtime as requested, a valid driver's license and car, and a love of dogs.