Executive Assistant

The Walt Disney Company • Burbank, CA • 1h ago

Are you an experienced professional who thrives in high-pressure environments and excels at supporting senior executives? Can you confidently engage with top-tier leadership and maintain poise under pressure? If so, the Executive Assistant role in Disney Legal at The Walt Disney Company could be your next great opportunity.

As a key member of the Litigation and Patents Legal team, you'll provide critical support to a dynamic group of legal professionals. This team partners closely with legal and business leaders across The Walt Disney Company.

Our Legal Support Professionals are valued for their discretion, agility, and essential contributions. In this role, you'll collaborate with some of the most creative and strategic minds in the media industry.

You would be responsible for the day-to-day workings of the leaders you support. It goes without saying that there will be heavy calendar setting, but this job is very much about people . The relationships you form with the executives you support enables you to meaningfully partner with them. In addition to understanding your executives' work -- and business needs -- you'll also need deep knowledge of the leadership of the legal department and savviness about our businesses. As the "face" of your executives within The Walt Disney Company, your professionalism, loyalty and attitude are a reflection of their team, and as such, are a key component to its success. Every day as an Executive Support Professional is different!

What You Will Do:

Schedule high-level, time-sensitive, multi-party meetings and videoconferences

Interface directly with other senior executives and their support teams - your ability to work well with people on all levels is a very important part of your job

Review your leaders' schedule to build-in time for things like thinking and traveling to their next meeting

Ensure the executive is prepared for meetings and events; research and report out on specific topics as required

Understand the day's priorities so you can be strategic about how you direct calendar requests, emails, phone calls and inquiries

Schedule internal as well as offsite conference rooms, meetings and video conferences and assist with setup

Be ready to throw the entire schedule out the door when an emergency comes up, then pick it up again when the dust settles

Handle extremely confidential, sensitive information, remembering that Disney is a publicly traded company and work is confidential

Enter relevant business information and data into internal systems and databases as directed by attorneys and/or paralegals

On occasion, assist with on-boarding new employees - you'll be the "friendly face" that newbies count on to answer all their questions, including some who are extremely senior in the organization

Manage internal and external communications, distribution sources, and directories

Required Qualifications & Skills:

At least 5 or more years supporting a Vice President and/or equivalent experience

Sharp written and verbal communication skills, including flawless grammar and a rich vocabulary

Desire to immerse yourself fully and learn all aspects of your executive's business

Ability to multi-tasks in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment while prioritizing deadlines/deliverables

Strong proficiency with all @types of computers, phones and office equipment, as well as mastery of Microsoft Office programs and working in a Windows environment, SAP and, Concur

A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected

"EQ" skills to build bridges, forge alliances and encourage people to want to work with you

Complete reliability handling confidential, often highly sensitive information

Desire to truly be helpful to your leaders and co-workers, to go the extra mile without being asked

Very strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail

A highly professional demeanor, positive outlook and a can-do attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience at The Walt Disney Company

Experience working in entertainment/media or legal department

Knowledge in VTC Conferencing, Teams, NetDocuments, DocuSign, and the ability to learn and adopt technology platforms specific to the Litigation team's work

Education:

Preferred - Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $79,400 to $106,400 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.

Job ID: 10143542

Location: Burbank,California

Job Posting Company: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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