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Junior Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Posted Sep 30
Full Time
Denver, Colorado

Job Description

 

A division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), CAA ICON is the world’s-leading owners representative and strategic management consulting firm for public and private sports and entertainment facility owners/operators, professional franchises, and leagues. With more than 55 sports, entertainment, and public assembly projects and over 2,000 consulting engagements, CAA ICON has managed the development of many of the most successful venues around the world, spanning 11 professional sports leagues, totaling nearly $40 billion.  CAA ICON offers world-class service in the areas of project management, strategic advisory, feasibility and planning, and beyond.

 

 

The Role

The Office of General Counsel at CAA ICON is looking for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Candidates must have the ability to effectively prioritize and organize a substantial amount of work. We are eager to train the right person provided you are hardworking and willing to learn. If you want to be part of a fast-paced environment and can work with constant time demands, you will enjoy this position. 

 

Tasks will vary, but day-to-day responsibilities will include the following:

  • Assist in the drafting and distributing of certain project management agreements, purchase orders, change orders, and other documents related to active construction/development project sites
  • Assist in the drafting and distributing of Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs) and other transactional agreements
  • Draft summaries of certain agreements
  • Coordinate with team members on assigned tasks
  • For the Office of General Counsel, calendar dates and deadlines, maintain a detailed tracking database for all issued agreements and tasks, coordinate appointments and team events, coordinate travel, complete expense reports, and other administrative tasks
  • Assist on special projects as needed
  • Assist in meetings
  • Must be very good at managing own responsibilities with minimal supervision
  • Able to handle multiple projects at once
  • Tech savvy; knowledgeable of Microsoft Office and Adobe
  • Good writing skills, great attention to detail, and the desire to succeed; excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must
  • Liaise with multiple external legal counsels on active litigation cases, subpoenas, and contracts

 

Requirements

  • 2+ years of relevant Administrative Assistant experience
  • Good verbal and written communication; excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work well with team members and Company clients, and to respond effectively and quickly to their needs and issues; meet commitments and effectively manage expectations
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Word and Outlook
  • Handle confidential information discreetly and with sensitivity
  • High level of organization and time-management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing demands
  • Self-starter with good problem-solving skills while maintaining client service orientation
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently and to meet deadlines
  • Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail

 

Location

This role will be on-site in CAA ICON’s Denver, CO office.

 

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $23.00 - $32.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

 

Benefits

 

At CAA ICON, we offer competitive compensation and benefits package:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401K Plan 
  • Paid Vacation / Holidays 
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care)  
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Telemedicine 
  • Paid Parental Leave and Other Paid Leaves of Absence
  • Adoption Benefits
  • Educational Assistance
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Employee Assistance Plan

 

The anticipated closing date is on or around 10/11/24.

 

 

Please provide complete and legible information.  An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

 

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

 

 

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.