Legal Assistant

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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

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $56,000.00 - 70000. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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