Legal Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

LEGAL ASSISTANT - ENTERTAINMENT PRACTICE GROUP, Los Angeles, CA

Entertainment Transactional Legal Assistant, Latin Music - Bilingual Spanish (written and spoken) required.

OVERVIEW: Solid, well established and premiere Transactional Entertainment-based Law practice seeks experienced candidate to provide assistance to Partner and 2 Associates representing Latin Music Talent. Work is exciting, diverse and dynamic. Office culture is inclusive, authentic and close-knit group of 50 and growing. Bilingual Spanish required.

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 Entertainment

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 plus

DETAILS:

Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM or 10AM - 7PM. Rare if any overtime.

Salary: $75-95K + DOE