What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entertainment Transactions Paralegal position at D3 Search?
D3 Search is actively recruiting a mid-to-senior level Entertainment Transactions Paralegal for a highly respected CA-based law practice with an office situated in Los Angeles, CA (90067).
Position Title:
Entertainment Transactions Paralegal
- Important Note: 5 years' relevant entertainment transactions paralegal experience in a LAW PRACTICE or CORPORATE LEGAL DEPT. is REQUIRED.
Location/Map:
Los Angeles, CA (90067)
Employment Status:
Full-time/direct hire employment opportunity. Non-exempt role.
Employer Work Model:
Hybrid work model. 1-2 days remote.
Summary:
Prominent and well-established CA-based law practice is seeking a highly skilled and driven Transactions Paralegal to join their Entertainment & Media practice group in Los Angeles, CA (90067).
This Entertainment Transactions Paralegal role is pivotal in supporting the firm's entertainment & media clients and ensuring seamless contract negotiations through expertise, responsiveness, exceptional organizational skills, and a first-class commitment to client service. In supporting the firm's clients, you will work as part of a team providing specialized support for production companies and for talent, on marquee projects for premier distributors, networks, and streaming platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the lifecycle of production agreements, such as vendors, locations, crew members, department heads, music licenses, clearances and the like.
- Draft, revise negotiate and finalize a variety of agreements, legal documents and correspondence for film, television, digital media and new media talent.
- Communicate with entertainment labor unions such as SAG-AFTRA, DGA and WGA.
- Conduct legal research and provide support on various legal matters related to media productions and labor union compliance.
- Maintain and update contract templates and status reports.
- Ensure all contracts comply with legal standards and firm policies.
- Demonstrate a positive, client-focused attitude in all client interactions.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience as a paralegal, contract administrator or the like in the entertainment industry.
- Working knowledge of entertainment law and media production processes.
- Law Firm experience is required.
- Experience in U.S. Copyright Office filings (e.g. Form PA, Document Recordation) desired, but not required.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) is required. Not considering JDs.
Annual Salary/Compensation:
Salary is up to 120K (DOE/DOQ).
Law Firm Health Benefits:
Comprehensive & robust health benefits package, generous PTO, 401K, paid parking when onsite, continuing education contributions and many other employee-centered perks, etc. Highly collaborative, collegial and supportive work environment.
If interested in this Entertainment Transactions Paralegal role with this highly respected CA-based law practice situated in Los Angeles, CA (90067), and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep.:
Don Moser | D3 Search
📬don@d3search.com | ☎️ 213-785-2485
📌 www.d3search.com
D3 Legal Search, LLC (aka D3 Search), and its clients are equal opportunity employers. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
