Administrative Assistant, Litigation

Job description

Here you can: Provide proactive administrative support for the West Coast Litigation Team, including approximately 7 attorneys, two paralegals and a risk claims manager; answer phones professionally, take/route messages as required; arrange and schedule numerous meetings involving executives at all levels; maintain and update calendar; develop and maintain relationships with executive assistants throughout the company; demonstrate flexibility, patience and persistence in routinely rescheduling meetings; arrange complex logistics for multiple-attendee and multiple-location meetings (including virtual meetings and slide presentation set-ups). Prepare and process corporate and p-card expense reports and reconciliations in accordance with Company policy guidelines and keep accurate and timely expense account records Arrange travel and all accommodations including comprehensive and detailed itineraries; process travel expenses and reimbursements Coordinate with facilities and IT for team needs as they arise Assist outside counsel with set up on electronic invoicing system; facilitate processing of invoices from outside counsel and process other vendor invoices for payment; keep detailed files of invoice related activities Manage bar membership and continuing legal education records for attorneys Occasionally assist with final preparation of litigation documents (briefs, motion papers, etc.) for filing in court; generation of Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities, preparation of court forms and filing fees, and creation of courtesy copies for the court; electronic filing of court document; assist with document productions in response to subpoenas and discovery requests Simple legal research, e.g., researching and summarizing court rules, searching for court documents on PACER Assist with internal communications with staff and broader Legal organization Manage administrative and coordination aspects of special projects as designated including, planning and organizing internal events Handle general office and administrative tasks, including the ordering and organization of miscellaneous supplies Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism along with a positive attitude Basic Qualifications: 3+ years of work experience Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook College degree or High School/GED and comparable work experience Desired Characteristics: Excellent interpersonal skills and experience as a team player with the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with numerous executive assistants and other individuals across the company Previous experience as an administrative assistant in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple people with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload Experience in in-house law department(s) and/or law firm, especially in litigation setting, preferred Professional presence, including a professional manner over the phone, in writing, and in person, with the ability to interface with senior executives Solid oral and written communication skills, including attention to grammar and spelling Excellent attention to detail and time management skills Superior organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize work for multiple attorney clients simultaneously Exceptional computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); experience with legal document management systems; ability to learn new computer programs and systems with ease This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the Universal City, CA office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000 As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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