Paralegal, Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Paralegal to support attorneys in the dynamic world of motion pictures. This role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, managing legal documents, and conducting thorough legal research. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while providing essential support during contract negotiations. With a focus on detail and project management, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting film projects at a leading entertainment company. If you are passionate about the legal aspects of film and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification with extensive entertainment paralegal experience.
• 3+ years of related professional or technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts.
• Conduct legal research and document review for film projects.
• Organize and maintain legal documents related to film projects.

Skills

Legal Research

Contract Management

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Education

Paralegal Certification

3+ Years of Experience

Tools

Legal Software

Technology Databases

Job description

Overview:
The Paralegal will provide legal support to attorneys in handling legal matters for Paramount Pictures. This role involves assisting motion picture project attorneys and executives by drafting, reviewing, and handling contracts, including tax incentive documents and production services agreements, as well as handling other customary paralegal responsibilities. Additional duties include crafting, coordinating, and distributing reports that track various activities of the Motion Picture Legal department, such as restrictions summaries and background checks, revising and maintaining approved legal forms and language, implementing legal paperwork related to participation accounting changes, and performing other drafting tasks as assigned by the Executive Vice President, Worldwide Motion Picture Legal.

Responsibilities:

• Assist motion picture project attorneys and executives in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, including tax incentive documents
• Build, coordinate, and distribute reports tracking legal department responsibilities, including restrictions summaries and background checks
• Revise and maintain approved legal forms and contractual language
• Draft and implement legal paperwork for participation accounting changes
• Provide customary paralegal support, including notarizations and certifications
• Perform legal research, analysis of law sources, and document review including contracts, opinions, reports, depositions, and filings
• Assist in due diligence for film projects, including reviewing third-party rights, ensuring accurate licensing, and confirming compliance with industry regulations
• Organize, manage, and maintain legal documents and files related to film projects, ensuring that they are accurately filed, stored, and accessible for reference
• Support attorneys during contract negotiations by drafting terms and tracking changes

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of related professional or technical experience
• Paralegal certification with extensive entertainment paralegal experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience handling technology databases and legal software
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in conducting complex legal research
• Flexibility in handling a wide variety of work assignments

Additional Information:

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - 85,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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