Paralegal
Universal Music Group
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 5/17/2017 7:22:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Description
Universal Music Group’s Content Protection department is seeking a Paralegal to support and assist policies of UMG’s global content protection efforts and to enforce UMG's copyrights worldwide. This position will play a pivotal role in UMG’s efforts to combat intellectual property theft and expand UMG’s content protection efforts globally.
Job Functions:
• Provide paralegal support to Content Protection Team, including:
• Assist with a comprehensive quarterly report of all legal matters affecting the company, including calculating legal fees and liaising with other attorneys and departments for updates
• Support the policing of piracy and infringement by monitoring the Internet for unauthorized exploitation, drafting Cease and Desist letters, and providing evidence of copyright ownership, including collecting chain of title documentation
• Assist in responding to discovery requests/subpoenas, liens, levies, and garnishment orders
• Research claims asserted against company
• Draft standard form agreements and other legal documents
• Review and summarize contracts
• Collect and analyze information
• Type and revise agreements, charts, memoranda, correspondence and other documents
• Liaise with IT, office services and other internal personnel to resolve day-to-day issues and handle administrative matters
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date filing system for litigations and corporate matters
• Create physical and electronic files; search and retrieve files on an ongoing basis
• Draft and send letters and other routine correspondence
Job Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; extremely detail-oriented
• Exhibits professional demeanor and sound judgment
• Follows up on delegated assignments through completion
• Self-starter, who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize; works well under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent typing and computer skills, including in Word, Excel, Outlook
Experience:
• Previous experience as a Paralegal with/or an interest in learning the details of the music industry
Education:
• Bachelor Degree and or equivalent experience.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer
This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.