LEGAL ASSISTANT – Entertainment Firm- Music Legal, Los Angeles
Posted 3 months ago
Solid, well established and premiere transactional entertainment-based law practice seeks experienced candidate to provide assistance to Attorneys representing Music talent. Work is exciting, diverse and dynamic. Office culture is inclusive, authentic and close-knit group of 50 and growing.
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 with in an entertainment environment (law firm or legal experience from a record label
- 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
- Proficient in Microsoft Word. Excel, Adobe, Outlook, iManage or other document management system
- Able to prioritize urgent issues effectively, manage them proactively and a positive, can-do attitude
- BA/BS degree a +
DETAILS
- Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM or 10AM – 7PM. Rare if any overtime.
- Salary: $75 – 85K + DOE
- Full benefits, medical, 401K, parking, paid time off and discretionary bonus.