Assistant, Business and Legal Affairs

Job Description

Who We Are

Founded in 1962, Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) is one of the largest diversified talent agencies in the entertainment industry with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Atlanta, Toronto and London. APA represents some of the most accomplished, celebrated and award-winning actors, writers, producers, directors, creators, comedians, musicians, authors, intellectual properties, production companies, artisans, social influencers, and lifestyle brands across all media platforms worldwide.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a person that will support the Head of Business and Legal Affairs and the business and legal affairs staff of 3 attorneys. The position requires a communicative and thoughtful individual who can take initiative while learning on the job.

This role requires strong organizational skills, initiative, the ability to anticipate the needs of the team fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task are essential as the position requires managing calendars, call logs, interfacing with clients while working in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities/Duties
- Rolling Calls
- Managing Calendars
- Managing Departmental Records & Project Tracking
- Preparing Disbursement Agreements
- Preparing Protection Letters
- Handling Visa Requests for agency sponsored clients

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications
- Must be able to maintain a high level of discretion
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and demanding environment
- Resourceful, proactive, reliable, trustworthy, and assertive when necessary
- A team player yet able to work independently, accurate in work product and proactive
- Impeccable follow-through: the ability to initiate projects, develop timelines, and meet deadlines
- Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, G-Suite

Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited University
- Prior entertainment business, legal affairs or paralegal experience is a plus, but not required

APA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local laws.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d920ok-3-15-218-254-42 in your application.