Legal Assistant

Paramount; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

On-site and virtual engagement events

Job summary

Paramount Pictures is seeking a friendly, proactive Legal Assistant to support the Senior Vice President of Business Affairs in Los Angeles. You’ll help manage day-to-day tasks, organize agreements, and maintain calendars in a fast-paced entertainment setting.

The role requires 2+ years of admin experience, strong communication, and discretion. Bachelor’s degree preferred. On-site position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within Paramount.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in entertainment or legal environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and internet applications

Responsibilities

• Support the SVP in preparing work materials and documents.
• Organize, file, and distribute internal and external agreements and correspondence.
• Manage daily administrative tasks: answer phones, roll calls, schedule meetings, maintain calendars, manage email and mail, handle visitor requests, update contacts, prepare expense reports, and order supplies.
• Maintain a tickler system for follow-ups and track project and deal status updates.
• Draft and generate letters, term sheets, and internal deal memos using a database system.
• Serve as a liaison with internal departments and external contacts as needed

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet - now all we're missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter - both for our audiences and our employees - and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview:

We're looking for a friendly, proactive, and highly organized Legal Assistant to support our Senior Vice President of Business Affairs at Paramount Pictures. In this role, you'll be a key part of the team, helping to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, managing day-to-day tasks, and staying one step ahead of what's needed. If you have a strong background in administrative support (especially in entertainment or legal settings), love working in a fast-paced environment, and are someone who takes pride in staying on top of the details, we'd love to hear from you! This is a phenomenal opportunity to be part of a collaborative, dynamic team and grow your career in the world of business affairs.

Responsibilities:

• Support the SVP in preparing work materials and documents
• Organize, file, and distribute internal and external agreements and correspondence
• Manage daily administrative tasks: answer phones, roll calls, schedule meetings, maintain calendars, manage email and mail, handle visitor requests, update contacts, prepare expense reports, and order supplies
• Maintain a tickler system for follow-ups and track project and deal status updates
• Draft and generate letters, term sheets, and internal deal memos using a database system
• Serve as a liaison with internal departments and external contacts as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in entertainment or legal environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and internet applications

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and phone communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with staff, senior executives, talent representatives, and external partners
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities skillfully
• Self-starter with strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion
• Flexible, resourceful, team-oriented, and able to anticipate needs in a fast-paced setting

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $52,000.00 - 62,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and