Paralegal Administrative Assistant

Universal Music Group is seeking an exceptional Paralegal Administrative Assistant for their Santa Monica office. This role provides crucial paralegal support to litigation attorneys within the Business and Legal Affairs Department, focusing on intellectual property infringement, claims research, discovery responses, contract review, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, a self-starter, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have

• Support policing of infringement of our content, including investigation, evidence collection, confirmation of rights, and working with counsel to assert and pursue claims
• Research claims asserted by and against UMG business units
• Assist in responding to discovery requests, subpoenas, liens, and levies
• Assist with a comprehensive quarterly report of legal matters affecting the company, including liaising with other attorneys, departments and agencies for updated information
• Review and summarize contracts
• Prepare and revise agreements, charts, memoranda, correspondence and other documents
• Provide administrative support, including preparation and handling of correspondence, expense reports, and travel arrangements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; extremely detail-oriented
• Professional demeanor and sound judgment
• Follows up on delegated assignments through completion
• Self-starter, who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; works well under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent typing and computer skills, including in Word, Excel, Outlook
• Advanced computer experience: Microsoft Word (including tables and redlining), Excel
• BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university

Good to Have

• Prior experience as a paralegal, with preparation of claims, or contract analysis

Perks & Benefits

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How we LEAD:

We are currently seeking an eager and exceptional Paralegal Administrative Assistant in our Santa Monica office. The person in this position will provide paralegal support to litigation attorneys in the Business and Legal Affairs Department.

How you'll CREATE:

• Support policing of infringement of our content, including the investigation, evidence collection, confirmation of rights, and working with counsel to assert and pursue claims
• Research claims asserted by and against UMG business units
• Assist in responding to discovery requests, subpoenas, liens, and levies
• Assist with a comprehensive quarterly report of legal matters affecting the company, including liaising with other attorneys, departments and agencies for updated information
• Review and summarize contracts
• Prepare and revise agreements, charts, memoranda, correspondence and other documents
• Provide administrative support, including preparation and handling of correspondence, expense reports, and travel arrangements
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors

Bring your VIBE:

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; extremely detail-oriented
• Professional demeanor and sound judgment
• Follows up on delegated assignments through completion
• Self-starter, who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; works well under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent typing and computer skills, including in Word, Excel, Outlook

Experience:

• Advanced computer experience: Microsoft Word (including tables and redlining), Excel
• Prior experience as a paralegal, with preparation of claims, or contract analysis is a plus

Education:

• BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Business & Legal Affairs