Entertainment Paralegal

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Job Title : Entertainment Paralegal
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Job Display Categories : Legal,Customer Service,Healthcare,Arts / Entertainment / Media,Sales / Business Development,Administrative / Clerical
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Job ID : 133757606     
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Job Summary : assistance to attorneys in the Entertainment Department in connection with all aspects of music clearances, licensing...
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Posting Date :     2023-01-25T10:00:00Z     
Modified Date : 2023-01-25T10:00:00Z
Posting Company :  Greenberg Traurig, LLP     
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Job CONDITIONS

Job Specification

Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, currently has excellent full-time employment opportunities for Entertainment Paralegal in our Los Angeles office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

The Entertainment Paralegal will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Entertainment Department in connection with all aspects of music clearances, licensing agreements and copyright registration of all content, and IP asset sales. Demonstrates professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient manner at any given time. Supports the department with general administrative duties and special projects. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Handles music clearance, including: budgeting, obtains quotes, fee negotiation, preparation and review of licenses, and coordinates license payments for music clients
• Assists attorneys with due diligence in the purchase and sale of music catalogs by clients
• Negotiates and drafts boiler plate provisions for songwriter agreements, sub-publishing agreements, producer agreements and mixer agreements
• Performs research and prepares signatory documents for all guilds
• Creates and maintains form agreement database for use of all attorneys in Entertainment department
• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records
• Retains day to day responsibility for performance of general paralegal duties
• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

  Skills & Competencies:

  • Established experience in handling publishing catalogs and in publishing and master clearance
  • Knowledge of songwriter agreements, license agreements, sub-publishing agreements, producer and mixer agreements
  • Understanding of copyright laws with emphasis on termination issues
  • Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
  • Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision
  • Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands
  • Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

    Qualifications & Prior Experience:

    • Bachelor\u2019s Degree or equivalent experience and Paralegal Certification required
    • Minimum 5 years of experience as a music paralegal within a law firm or studio with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues with the Entertainment practice area
    • Computer proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
    • Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

      The expected annualized base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

      Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
      
      Greenberg Traurig is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
      
      In support of our unwavering dedication to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into action, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. This Program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, aims to increase diverse representation in the legal industry. In July 2020, we achieved Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification. A year later, in 2021, we achieved Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus, meaning we went beyond the requirements of the original Mansfield program. Most recently, in 2022, GT gained Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus - again achieving the highest level of certification a law firm can obtain. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.

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      Company Country : US
      Company City : Los Angeles / Los Angeles
      State :   CA    
      Zip :  90012 
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      Latitude : 34.061     
      Longitude :    -118.24243
      Location : Los Angeles, CA 90012  
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