POSITION: Clearance Contracts Paralegal (fully remote)
ORGANIZATION: Elite Entertainment Law Firm
LOCATION: New York, New York (or based in the Eastern Time Zone)
COMPENSATION: Competitive Base Salary based on experience, plus medical and dental benefits, 401k with match and generous PTO!
SUMMARY: The Clearance Contracts Paralegal will provide high-quality drafting and document review assistance to attorneys and clients at this elite entertainment law firm. The paralegal must have the confidence and technical skills to support a fast-paced office. They will have the willingness to work hard as a member of a great team and work well-paid overtime.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft and negotiate a variety of clearance related documents and contracts (ex. No objection letters, license agreements, material releases)
- Support the execution and distribution of completed contracts
- Function with autonomy and work on special projects with each case and clients
- Handle complex drafting activities (may be highly confidential and require discretion)
- Interface and establish ongoing positive business relationship with clients
- Gather, organize, and monitor legal documents on DocuSign
- Create and format redline documents
- Draft and proofread correspondence, court papers and other legal and non-legal documents
- Type, format, edit and finalize legal documents
- Compose routine letters and memoranda and prepare reports
- Perform other essential duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor degree OR equivalent experience
- ABA approved paralegal certification
- 2+ years of paralegal experience at an entertainment firm or in-house in a media/entertainment legal department
- Experience with new media production preferred
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and DocuSign
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and function under pressure in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, dispassionately and diplomatically
- Excellent attendance, punctual and flexible to work overtime
- Ability to collaborate smoothly with many other people and departments
- Detail oriented with strong day-to-day organizational skills
- Ability to be proactive, organize/prioritize work and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- A person seeking a career with an exceptional firm
