Executive Assistant, General Counsel Office
Fox News Channel
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 6/15/2018 9:04:00 AM PST
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JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a proactive and organized Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the General Counsel of Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. The General Counsel leads a small team of talented lawyers who work together as a high-functioning unit. We will rely on you not just to support the General Counsel, but also to be an important player who will help strengthen our entire legal team. As the Executive Assistant you will be the welcoming and supportive face of the legal department with deep familiarity of all other departments and what they do. You are comfortable taking initiative and will work independently with promptness while exercising sound judgment. In addition to managing all administrative tasks, you will also work with sensitive and confidential contracts, regulatory and litigation matters, and a variety of other legal issues.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage an active calendar of appointments; handle all aspects of business travel and travel agendas; research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the General Counsel; be an active partner with the General Counsel to help her run and manage the legal department
• Build and maintain filing and tracking systems to organize significant amounts of legal information, such as contracts and litigation; handle other sensitive or confidential information; prepare correspondence
• Screen incoming calls for the entire office; prepare and/or review memoranda, correspondence, business updates, meeting notes
• Keep tabs on where each member of the legal team is, what s/he is working on, how s/he can be reached
• Know how to direct those who approach the legal department for advice to the right lawyer or resource
• Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion; be able to adapt to fast-changing circumstances
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 3 years of high-caliber administrative and/or executive assistant experience preferred
• Highly organized and detail oriented nature
• Superior time management skills with the ability to prioritize large workloads
• Ability to take direction with ease
• Self starter attitude with great critical thinking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office
• Positive ''Can Do'' attitude
NICE TO HAVE
• Law firm or corporate legal department experience is a plus!
Please attach a resume to be considered, applications without resumes will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.