Entertainment Law Firm Assistant

Prestigious talent entertainment law firm seeks qualified full-time Assistant to support two attorneys. Environment is fast-paced with a friendly and team-oriented culture. Candidates must be detail-oriented, professional, self-motivated, proactive and conscientious. Excellent spelling, grammar and organizational skills are a must.

Location: Century City, CA. A minimum of 3 days a week in the office (generally, Tuesday-Thursday).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer and screen incoming calls, call log maintenance
• Schedule meetings and conference calls as well as maintain calendar
• Prepare expense reports
• Manage and maintain electronic and physical client files
• Coordinate execution and delivery of agreements
• Proofread and edit documents (including redlining) and correspondence
• General office duties, including photocopying and scanning documents

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Candidate should have a minimum of five years’ relevant administrative experience with a strong knowledge of the entertainment industry. Prior entertainment law firm, agency, management company, and/or studio business affairs desk experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.

Skills & Abilities

• Computer proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel and iManage
• Excellent prioritization and analytical skills with the ability to exercise appropriate judgment in executing tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task a variety of projects
• Exceptional communication skills in both verbal and written form, including the ability to communicate professionally with various levels of personnel and clients (including celebrities) with diplomacy and discretion, while at all times maintaining firm and client confidentiality
• Team player mentality
• Must possess enthusiasm, flexibility and creativity and be willing to assume challenges and increased responsibility

The pay scale for this position is $36.00-$40.00 per hour, depending on experience. We offer an excellent benefit package, including a platinum health insurance plan and profit sharing plan. The firm is also closed for major holidays and the last two weeks of the year. 

Jackoway Austen is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercising the right to family care or medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, and any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.