OVERVIEW: Solid, well established and premiere Transactional Entertainment-based Law practice seeks experienced candidate to provide assistance to 3 senior associates Work is exciting, diverse and dynamic. Office culture is inclusive, authentic and close-knit group of 50 and growing. Job is available as well loved Executive Assistant will be moving out of state.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Efficiently communicate with attorneys, colleagues, and client teams (oral and written communications) with exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
- Coordinate agreement approvals and execution – ensure necessary signatures are obtained
- Track transaction negotiations and documents;
- File, search and retrieve documents and correspondence using iManage document management system plus document naming protocol
- Handle word processing, employing correct grammar, spelling, and formatting
- Create spreadsheets
- Schedule calls, videoconferences, and meetings
- Process new client/matter requests
- Maintain contact lists and calendar
- Enter billable time in billing program and prepare expense reports
- Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls
CHARACTERISTICS FOR SUCCESS:
- Must be well organized, highly efficient and pay close attention to the details
- Manage high and prioritize high volume of tasks and projects quickly; creates systems for strong follow through so nothing slips through cracks
- Resourceful and creative problem solver
- Excels when multi taking, meeting deadlines in fast paced environments
- Experience working within Entertainment a plus
- High level of integrity, discretion and handling confidential information
- Professional with a collegial manner; able to interface with clients and other professionals
- 3 years+ experience required working as a productive Legal Assistant, any music experience a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Word. Excel, Adobe, Outlook, iManage
- Able to prioritize urgent issues effectively, manage them proactively and a positive, can-do attitude
- BA/BS degree a plus
DETAILS:
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Rare if any overtime.
- $85k – $100k, DOE
- Full benefits, medical, 401K, parking, paid time off and discretionary bonus.