Legal Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

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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.

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

Basic Qualifications
• 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

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