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Who We Are Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

The Role Legal Assistant sought for office of General Counsel. This role will support in the areas of corporate law and entity management. The Legal Assistant should be proactive and detail-oriented. This role manages the overall desk for a high volume in-house attorney and must be comfortable working with individuals in a variety of roles both within and outside of the agency. Candidates who are interested in pursuing entertainment law are encouraged to apply for roles in business affairs as this position does NOT have the potential to move outside of corporate law within CAA.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-volume scheduling and rolling calls for an executive.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Word (redlining) and Acrobat Adobe Professional, NetDocuments. Prepare daily To Do Lists for executive in addition to managing follow up file and will determine which items can be handled directly by the assistant on her behalf.
• Redline and edit (per the attorney’s notes) highly confidential documents and agreements.
• Assist with annual reports filings and various secretary of state filings.
• Maintain minute books of the company.
• Assisting with various cyber security matters, insurance and international compliance matters.
• Understand the workflow relationships both of the Office of the General Counsel and the agency at large.
• Liaise with multiple external legal counsels on corporate matters and contracts.
• E-file high volume of documents.
• Access and run reports on NetDocuments, DocMinder, HCue and other corporate databases
• Coordinate travel itineraries and submit monthly expense reports.
• Occasional assistance with personal items such as: making reservations, ordering event tickets through CAA, updating weekend calendar and other minimal tasks.
• In short, a proactive, self-starter, with a strong sense of urgency and very detail-oriented assistant who manages the overall office for a highly busy in-house attorney and is comfortable working with individuals in a variety of roles both within and outside of the agency.

Qualifications

• BS in BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred
• Administrative experience managing calendars and scheduling for a high-volume desk.
• At least a year as a paralegal or executive assistant preferably supporting an in-house attorney
• Experience in supporting an attorney in the area of corporate law.
• Experience in entity management, specifically managing formation and dissolution of entities, including corporations, LLCs and partnerships.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word (redlining), and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Location

• This role is hybrid, based out of the Los Angeles office.

Compensation : The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $22.00- $25.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.