Paralegal, Contracts & Rights Mgmt.
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Chatsworth, CAThis was removed by the employer on 4/2/2015 12:54:00 PM PST
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Part Time Job
Looking for a part-time, experienced Paralegal with a working knowledge of the entertainment industry. We are a fast-paced, worldwide independent film distribution company with a library of 500 titles located in Chatsworth, CA. Potential candidate must have working knowledge of sales & acquisition contracts, royalty reports and FilmTrack rights management database.
CONTRACT RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Drafting of contracts for distribution, worldwide, domestic, and international sales
• Draft IFTA Multiple Rights License Agreements and Amendments
• Follow up on Royalties per Agreements terms, including digital deals
• Initiating IFTA Arbitration and attending, if necessary
• Handling SAG matters
• Handling delivery process of legal documentation to distributors
RIGHTS MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
• FilmTrack database management of contracts and rights
• Running Avail Reports
• Assisting Sales Department to acquire Producer approvals
• Assisting Accounting Department in reporting to Producers
• Monthly and Quarterly scanning and emailing Producer their reports
SALES AGENCY AGREEMENTS:
• Assisting in drafting of Sales Agency Agreements with Producers
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to show proof of Law Degree
• Ideal candidate MUST have at least 3-6 years experience in the entertainment industry
• Minimum of 3 strong, verifiable work references must be provided
• Must type at least 80-100wpm, strong dictation, comprehension, and memorization skills
• Must have strong computer skills in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, iCalendar, iCloud, Skype
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work within deadlines, exercise good judgement and maintain client confidentially
This is a part-time position, 2 to 3 days per week. Must be able to work 9:00am to 6:00pm with 1 to 2 hrs of OT when necessary.
You will be TESTED on your typing speed, comprehension, memorization, Excel, PowerPoint, iCalendar, and knowledge of how to draft a contract.
PLEASE no phone calls.