Legal Assistant / Notary Assistant (m/f/d)

• Berlin
• Specialist
• Full-time

Support Axel Springer National Media & Tech as a Legal Assistant / Notary Assistant in the legal department and help shape the legal framework for the digital future of journalism. Our Legal Team "Content & Litigation" advises on all expression and copyright disputes, both out-of-court and in-court, as well as all German Press Council proceedings. We work closely with editorial teams and journalists to implement innovative solutions legally and securely – pragmatically, proactively, and always with a view to public reporting interests and the preservation of press freedom.

We believe in the future of journalism as a business model and invest in forward-looking technologies. Our five Essentials are the values that connect us and our compass in our commitment to freedom.

What you will do with us:

• Create files in the digital filing system, prepare simple lawyer letters and correspondence with authorities and courts.
• Support legal counsel in the in-house implementation of, for example, injunctions, counter-statements, and corrections.
• You keep an eye on the status of ongoing court and press council proceedings, take on factual research for current cases, make content inquiries with editorial teams, and manage deadlines and follow-ups.
• Maintain digital court and hand files for the responsible legal counsel.
• You review court and lawyer invoices, maintain monthly legal cost statistics, and prepare quarterly provisions for the entire legal department.
• Take on, for example, the organization, accompaniment, and follow-up of appointments, travel bookings, ordering office supplies, and other office management tasks for the "Content & Litigation" team.

What you bring:

• Ideally, you have professional experience as a legal assistant / notary assistant from a law firm or a media or other business company.
• You are proficient in MS Office and perhaps have even gained initial experience in using AI.
• Structure your tasks independently and organize processes reliably.
• You work proactively and ensure the high customer and service orientation of the legal department through a confident and binding demeanor.
• You have very good German language skills (at least C1); English language skills are also welcome.

What we offer:

• Your discounts: Deutschlandticket, JobRad, Wellhub (gyms, courses, and personal trainers), various online shops, selection of insurances, and VwL subsidy.
• Exceptional campus in the heart of Berlin with modern office spaces, concierge service, co-working space, and the coolest rooftop terrace in Berlin.
• Free food offer: in addition to a breakfast snack, there is also a free lunch in one of our employee restaurants.
• Never stop learning! We offer AI workshops and various courses/workshops with certification.
• Collaboration thrives on direct exchange – we rely on 80% office presence and 20% mobile work.
• We offer you an unlimited full-time position starting immediately.

Axel Springer National Media & Tech is the central pillar for Tech & Product and Central Functions of Axel Springer's German media offerings. We ensure that our strong national brands (including BILD, WELT) are optimally positioned to advance journalism. We are looking for new colleagues who are not dizzy from our pace of change and who want to actively shape the future of media with their own ideas.

Questions and answers about the application process

The most frequent questions and answers can be found in our FAQs: career.axelspringer.com/de/faq

To facilitate readability, we limit ourselves to masculine designations in the text. Nevertheless, diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture! We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity.

Information on the representation of severely disabled persons at Axel Springer can be found here: career.axelspringer.com/de/ksbv

Contact person for this position (reference number REF2516S) is: Florian Jänchen #LI-FJ1

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