Full Time Job
Legal Administrative Assistant
CBS Studios
- Paid
- Full Time
- Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:• Proactively organizing and assisting three attorneys;
• Distributing and assisting in preparing and revising numerous talent, production-related, and other agreements, including acquisition agreements, agreements for writers, producers, and directors, certificates of authorship, separated rights agreements;
• Liaising with other CBS departments and with third parties such as talent representatives;
• Drafting letters and emails as requested;
• Maintaining multiple status reports;
• Managing calendars for attorneys, including scheduling of meetings and telephone calls;
• Handling multiple administrative tasks for attorneys and the department, e.g. processing expense reports, managing electronic billing, ordering supplies, etc.;
• Assisting with and coordinating preparation of visa applications for foreign talent;
• Handling confidential and proprietary information with utmost discretion; and
• Assisting with ad hoc projects as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least 1 year legal assistant experience, including experience preparing, revising and distributing agreements; and
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills (in-person and on the telephone);
• High standards of professionalism and confidentiality;
• Highly proactive, self-starter and eager to take initiative;
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within tight time constraints;
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor;
• Superior attention to detail;
• Excellent writing and communication skills; and
• Excellent word processing skills using the MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
ViacomCBS believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, ViacomCBS requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkvk6p-44-200-26-112-42 in your application.