What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entertainment Paralegal position at Jackoway Austen?
Entertainment Paralegal
Prestigious talent entertainment law firm seeks experienced full-time Entertainment Paralegal. The ideal candidate is able to draft, review and negotiate a large variety of contracts with minimal supervision. Candidates must exercise good judgment while maintaining strict confidentiality on high profile matters.
Environment is fast-paced with a friendly and team-oriented culture. This is a great opportunity to be involved with deals made in the film and television industries. Candidates must be detail-oriented, professional, self-motivated, proactive and conscientious. Excellent drafting and organizational skills are a must.
Location : Century City, CA. A minimum of 3 days a week in the office (generally, Tuesday-Thursday).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft and comment on talent and employment agreements, development agreements and various production forms and documents
- Negotiate agreements with third parties
- Provide other substantive legal support across a variety of projects
- Proofread and edit documents (including redlining) and correspondence
Examples of contracts you are comfortable drafting :
Indie Feature & Studio Actor Agreement; Feature Writing Agreement; TV Test Option & Staffing Agreements; Shopping / Collaboration / Attachment Agreements; Appearance Agreement / Release; Clip Release; Certificate of Authorship / Engagement; Loanout Conversion Agreement; Escrow Agreement; Standard Terms and Conditions; Employment Agreement; Guest Star Agreement; Nudity Riders; Settlement Agreements; Social Media Endorsement Agreement; Voice Over Agreement; Non-writing TV and film producer agreement
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
Candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of on point experience in the entertainment industry. Prior entertainment law firm strongly preferred, with studio experience being optional. Bachelor’s degree required.
Skills & Abilities
The pay range for this position is $60.10 - $84.13 per hour (this equates to approximately $125,000-$175,000 per year if you work your regular work schedule), depending on experience. We offer an excellent benefit package, including a platinum health insurance plan, profit sharing plan, and paid parking. In addition to vacation and sick days, the firm is also closed for the last two weeks of the year.
Jackoway Austen is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercising the right to family care or medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, and any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
Salary : $125,000 - $175,000
