Administrative Assistant, Paralegal

About the Role

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group, a leading music company with a broad array of businesses in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We are looking for an eager and exceptional Paralegal Administrative Assistant to work in our Santa Monica office. The position provides paralegal support to litigation attorneys in the Business and Legal Affairs Department.

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

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

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

BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 100% coverage for outpatient in‑network mental health services; fertility coverage for eligible participants; wellbeing reimbursements for fitness, spa, meal, and travel; student loan repayment assistance; tuition reimbursement; 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of contributions plus additional UMG contribution; flexible paid time off (PTO) for exempt employees, 3‑weeks PTO for non‑exempt employees;

2‑weeks paid winter break; 10 company holidays; summer Fridays; generous paid parental leave.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E‑Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. UMG is not enrolled in E‑Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E‑Verify, for example candidates on STEM‑OPT.