Secretary V

Job ID 10106637 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Nov. 21, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Are you known for keeping your cool under pressure? Can you interact with the most senior levels of management? If you’re nodding your head, then an administrative support position in the Legal Affairs team at Disney Entertainment Television might be right for you.

Our administrative support professionals are highly respected because their skills are, quite simply, essential. You’d be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment that advises all legal aspects of marketing, advertising and promotion of television programs for ABC, Freeform and Disney Branded Television and commercial marketing for multiple television networks and related digital platforms, and would work with some of the most creative, intelligent people in the business. Join us – apply today!

This position currently reports to Principal Counsel, Legal Affairs, and will provide administrative support for three additional attorneys and a paralegal within the group.

This role will assist these attorneys in their day-to-day workings. The relationships you form with the attorneys that you support will be absolutely critical, because that’s what will enable you to become a true partner. As the “face” of your attorneys within The Walt Disney Company, your professionalism, loyalty and attitude will be a reflection of the office, and as such, will be a key component to its success.

What You Will Do

Answer telephone calls in a professional and responsive manner and relay messages accurately and efficiently
Schedule and coordinate calendars, conference calls and meetings involving individuals in multiple time zones
Understand the day’s priorities so that you can be strategic about how you direct phone calls
Interact with internal assistants, attorneys and other executives, as well as outside firms, vendors and other entities
Prepare and process expense reports accurately and in a timely manner
Draft letters and emails on behalf of your leaders
Manage incoming and outgoing mail
Draft, revise, redline/keep track of versions of, distribute and/or assist with the execution of, documents, including document templates, emails and presentations
Manage documents within various online databases and systems, including systems for the execution of documents, filing of documents and the like
Organize manually or in record system substantive materials accurately and efficiently
Perform assorted administrative duties, including photocopying, faxing, scanning, ordering office supplies and ensuring IT needs are met/supported
Schedule conference rooms, meetings and video chats
Handle extremely confidential, sensitive information, remembering that Disney is a publicly traded company and your leaders handle very sensitive matters on a regular basis
Assist with group administrative support responsibilities as needed
Exemplify the professionalism and ethical judgment necessary to be a member of the Disney Legal Department

Required Qualifications & Skills

At least 2 years of significant administrative support experience in a legal environment
Experience supporting multiple attorneys at one time and appropriately balancing priorities, deadlines and deliverables
Sharp written and verbal communication skills, including flawless grammar and a rich vocabulary
Very strong organizational skills, attention to detail, strong proofreading skills and ability to multi task effectively
Strong general computer and internet research skills
Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint), Workshare, and Adobe Acrobat
Advanced word processing knowledge, including track changes, redlining and comparing documents
Familiarity with SAP Workplace, Serengeti Tracker, Concur, NetDocuments, Legal Tracker and working in a Windows environment
Proficiency redlining, drafting and revising legal documents and correspondence
Complete reliability handling highly confidential and sensitive information
A highly professional demeanor, positive outlook and can-do attitude
Ability to quickly adapt to changing events while remaining calm
Willingness to learn and a desire to truly be helpful to your leaders and co-workers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at The Walt Disney Company; and/or
Experience working in a large law firm or large corporate legal department

Education

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $53,300.00 to $71,300.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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