Job Information
The Walt Disney Company Legal Assistant, Disney, 20th Century and Searchlight Studios Legal Affairs in Burbank, California
About the Role & Team
This position will provide day-to-day administrative assistance to attorneys on the Legal Affairs/Motion Picture Productions team. This position is part of a team that includes secretaries, paralegals, and attorneys. Candidates should be prepared to collaborate, to multi-task and to cover additional duties as needed.
The position reports to the Deputy Chief Counsel and the Assistant Chief Counsel, Lead.
What You Will Do
Draft/redline, proofread, attach exhibits, manage and arrange for execution and distribution of agreements, including use of document management database
Project management, including timely updates to status reports and follow-up as needed
Manage a fast-paced, wide-ranging legal affairs desk
Answer calls and take detailed notes
Maintain electronic and physical files and general office organization
Maintain calendar and schedule meetings
Prepare and manage expense reports
Provide back-up to other secretaries within the group, as well as assist with other department administrative support responsibilities
Special projects as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills
PC knowledge - Microsoft Word and Outlook; also helpful: Excel, NetDocs, Word, DocuSign, Workshare Compare/Litera, SAP, Confluence, Concur, Legal Tracker
Strong proofreading and organizational skills required
Simultaneously handle multiple tasks with accuracy
Effective communicator, both verbal and written, maintain professionalism in representing the company internally and externally, and ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with sensitive material
Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful and flexible
Strong people skills, with a focus on collaboration and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to take initiative and work with limited supervision
Able to work overtime on an "as-needed" basis
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 3-years administrative support experience assisting an entertainment attorney at an entertainment law firm or in-house legal department
Previous contract redlining experience
Education
Required: A.A. degree or equivalent experience
Preferred: B.A. or B.S. degree strongly preferred
Additional Information
The internal title for this position is Secretary IV.
The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $60,400 to $80,900 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Job ID: 10088859
Location: Burbank,California
Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.