Legal Assistant

Paramount

Legal Assistant supporting Paramount Television Studios’ attorneys in New York. Coordinating legal administration, documents, contracts, expenses, meetings, and attorney schedules for Paramount’s global media business.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities, particularly in a legal environment, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and exceptional organizational skills. Capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Administrative ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsWritten And Verbal CommunicationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Document ManagementCalendar ManagementExpense ReportingLegal Document ProofreadingProject Coordination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention To DetailAbility To Work IndependentlyDiscretionTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Legal SettingContract ManagementConfidential Information HandlingMeeting CoordinationInvoice Processing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide primary administrative support to multiple east coast attorneys and assist west coast attorneys as needed
Coordinate internal and external meetings and conference calls, including conference room and IT support
Organize project files and related information in department document databases
Manage Outlook calendars, contacts, project contact lists, and calendars
Prepare and submit travel and expense reports
Maintain relationships with internal departments and external parties
Research and prepare materials and charts for projects
Format time-sensitive documents
Manage document distribution
Assist with proofreading, redlining, and comparing legal documents
Track contract deadlines, renewals, and expirations
Process and track outside counsel invoices and legal department expenses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a legal setting (not including internships)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
High proficiency with PC and Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Ability to interface with senior management, staff, administrators, and external parties
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events
Opportunities to build connections and community