Assistant, Legal Services

Job Description

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (''MGM'') is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to the Legal Services department. The successful candidate must have experience handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks and be able to work well within an administrative team in an environment of constantly changing priorities.

Responsibilities Include:
• Create, format, and proofread documents
• Draft and edit business correspondence and emails
• Create, organize, and maintain multiple electronic and hardcopy files
• Handle daily administrative tasks including: answering phones, relaying messages, scheduling meetings, photocopying, scanning, filing, data entry, preparing mail and FedEx labels, and ordering office supplies
• Maintain and manage calendars, email, and contacts
• Process invoices and prepare expense reports
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Provide back-up support for other Legal Administrative Assistants, as needed
• Various ad hoc projects, as needed

Requirements:
• BA/BS degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years' experience supporting a legal department or attorneys in a studio, network, or law firm environment
• Experience with transactional law practice preferred
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe, and other database programs)
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through skills are of the highest importance
• Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and problem solve
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information in a discrete manner
• Self-starter with a driven, motivated work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Strong interpersonal skills, team oriented, yet able to take initiative, think creatively, and work independently

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp49mo-3-138-105-124-42 in your application.