Film, TV, & Corporate
Assistant, Legal
Santa Monica, Los Angeles Film, TV, & Corporate
If you are passionate about making movies and television, Skydance is the place for you! Our creative divisions are led by industry veterans that put audience above all else when it comes to our storytelling approach. At Skydance, we embrace visionary artists and cutting-edge technology to create event-level entertainment. With the benefit of powerful distribution partnerships – Paramount Pictures, Tencent, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and other top tier studios – our premium content can reach billions of consumers around the world.
Our corporate headquarters in Santa Monica, where we strive to create a collaborative environment, is the center for all our film and television teams. Other departments include production, marketing, business affairs, finance, human resources, and operations. Whether you are a seasoned executive or an assistant just starting out, everyone is valued on the Skydance team!
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Skydance is looking for an administrative assistant to join the corporate Legal team that supports all company divisions. The Assistant will provide comprehensive support to the SVP, Technology & Privacy Counsel and VP, Corporate Counsel including managing calendars, document preparation, facilitating the execution of legal agreements, and file tracking and maintenance. The ideal candidate has experience providing administrative support in the entertainment industry or at a law firm, stellar organization skills, and an enthusiasm for starting their career in a fast-paced, collegial environment.
Provide administrative support to two department Executives including heavy calendar management
Screen and respond to calls and email correspondence
Maintain and organize shared drives and electronic filing systems
Handle regular distribution and facilitate execution of agreements and documentation to Executives
Complete form NDAs and other legal forms
Create and update project management lists
Prepare and process outside counsel bills, vendor bills, etc.
Compile documentation and submit monthly expense reports, as needed
Ad hoc projects and duties as required, such a filing, copying, expenses, preparing agendas/resolutions for meetings
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent work experience
1-2 years’ administrative experience, within Legal and/or Entertainment industries a plus
Highly proficient with MS Software (Word, Excel, Outlook), DocuSign a plus
Experience formatting, redacting, comparing, and editing PDFs utilizing Adobe Acrobat
Effective and efficient written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills; ability to interface with staff, other administrators, senior management, external contacts
Proven ability to manage and disseminate a high volume of information and material flowing through the department punctually, properly, and confidentially; high level of integrity and discretion is a must
Self-motivated and proactive; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload efficiently, and meet strict deadlines for completing tasks
Excellent organizational skills with superior follow-through and follow-up
The hourly rate range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles is $21.00 – $23.00. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
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Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.
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