SAG-AFTRA
Legal Assistant (Legal)
SAG-AFTRA, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Legal Assistant (Legal)Location:
US-CA-Los AngelesJob ID:
2024-2256Category:
LegalReports To:
DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSELFLSA Status:
Non-ExemptType:
Regular Full-TimeDepartment:
LegalShift:
9:00am-5:00pmUnion Representation:
Non-RepresentedUnion Code:
N/AOverview
Who We Are:
SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals. SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members' work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work.Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
Supports a team of legal professionals, performs a variety of legal and administrative support duties contributing to the department's goals and objectives and advancing the mission of SAG-AFTRA.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:LEGAL SUPPORT:Accept service of and prepare responses to subpoenas - evaluate the subpoena, conduct research and/or pull necessary information.Prepare and serve arbitration demands and other filings.Prepare arbitration exhibits.Prepare, distribute and archive correspondence, including but not limited to Court pleadings and arbitration pleadings.Develop reports and perform research for supervisors in support of legal proceedings.Maintain client-privilege level department files for the team (i.e. member discipline, government affairs, employee cases, etc.).Serve as a first level interface for department clientele, exercising the highest level of discretion and confidentiality for each interaction.ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:Screen visitors and telephone calls.Prepare, handle and track mass mailings of checks and correspondence.Receive and distribute department mail.Serve as backup to others within the legal support team.Receive and return phone calls, as required.May coordinate travel arrangements.May be required to attend, record and compose minutes for meetings.May schedule meetings and arrange conference calls.May prepare expense reports.Transcribe or take dictation, if requested.Generate correspondence, if requested.Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.Qualifications
What You'll Need:
We want to make sure you're successful. To be considered, you must have:REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Must deal with confidential matters in a professional and discreet manner.Able to effectively communicate in English through oral and written communication methods.Able to use both Microsoft and Google applications and other internal information management systems.Detail oriented.Able to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks under daily deadlines.Able to professionally field calls from/deal with irate, hostile, and/or difficult personalities.Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor.Superlative interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact.Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.Must be available and willing to work extended hours (and/or overtime as necessary).Must be available and willing to travel as necessary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent, with minimum of 4 years' relevant experience in a legal support capacity; College degree or applicable college courses a plus.What You'll Get
We are a great place to work because we offer:The salary for this position is $23.69 per hour along with excellent employee benefits and perks such as a 35-hour work week.Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission.Balance between work and home life responsibilities.Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans.Generous pension plan.Employee discounts and perks.
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US-CA-Los AngelesJob ID:
2024-2256Category:
LegalReports To:
DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSELFLSA Status:
Non-ExemptType:
Regular Full-TimeDepartment:
LegalShift:
9:00am-5:00pmUnion Representation:
Non-RepresentedUnion Code:
N/AOverview
Who We Are:
SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals. SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members' work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work.Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
Supports a team of legal professionals, performs a variety of legal and administrative support duties contributing to the department's goals and objectives and advancing the mission of SAG-AFTRA.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:LEGAL SUPPORT:Accept service of and prepare responses to subpoenas - evaluate the subpoena, conduct research and/or pull necessary information.Prepare and serve arbitration demands and other filings.Prepare arbitration exhibits.Prepare, distribute and archive correspondence, including but not limited to Court pleadings and arbitration pleadings.Develop reports and perform research for supervisors in support of legal proceedings.Maintain client-privilege level department files for the team (i.e. member discipline, government affairs, employee cases, etc.).Serve as a first level interface for department clientele, exercising the highest level of discretion and confidentiality for each interaction.ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:Screen visitors and telephone calls.Prepare, handle and track mass mailings of checks and correspondence.Receive and distribute department mail.Serve as backup to others within the legal support team.Receive and return phone calls, as required.May coordinate travel arrangements.May be required to attend, record and compose minutes for meetings.May schedule meetings and arrange conference calls.May prepare expense reports.Transcribe or take dictation, if requested.Generate correspondence, if requested.Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.Qualifications
What You'll Need:
We want to make sure you're successful. To be considered, you must have:REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Must deal with confidential matters in a professional and discreet manner.Able to effectively communicate in English through oral and written communication methods.Able to use both Microsoft and Google applications and other internal information management systems.Detail oriented.Able to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks under daily deadlines.Able to professionally field calls from/deal with irate, hostile, and/or difficult personalities.Capable of taking direction from more than one supervisor.Superlative interpersonal skills: high degree of patience and tact.Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance.Must be available and willing to work extended hours (and/or overtime as necessary).Must be available and willing to travel as necessary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent, with minimum of 4 years' relevant experience in a legal support capacity; College degree or applicable college courses a plus.What You'll Get
We are a great place to work because we offer:The salary for this position is $23.69 per hour along with excellent employee benefits and perks such as a 35-hour work week.Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission.Balance between work and home life responsibilities.Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans.Generous pension plan.Employee discounts and perks.
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