Magenta Light Studios · 2 hours ago
Legal Assistant/Coordinator
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25/hr - $36/hrMagenta Light Studios is a dynamic new film, TV, digital production and distribution company. They are seeking a Legal Assistant/Coordinator to support the EVP of Business & Legal Affairs by managing office tasks and assisting with various legal responsibilities related to film production.
FilmFilm ProductionMedia and EntertainmentTV Production
Hiring Manager
C.J. Vranca
Responsibilities
Draft, format, redline and edit highly confidential agreements and correspondence, including deal offers, talent deals, vendor agreements, production clearances, UCC filings, copyright office registrations and employment agreements
Communicate with executives regarding highly confidential agreements
Assist with marketing and advertising legal issues related to releasing films
Assist with acquisition of films and accepting legal delivery of films
Handle legal delivery of films to various subdistributors
Review and analyze chain of title with supervision by senior counsel
Assist with litigation and related review and analysis of discovery
Create and implement legal procedures and processes, as needed
Gather facts, analyze and determine whether additional due diligence is required
Legal research and analysis with regard to entertainment employment law
Participate in workplace investigations, as needed
Support compliance projects, as needed
Be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, MS Word (e.g., redlining), Excel, Power Point, One Drive, Teams, as well as Acrobat Adobe Professional
Maintain various spreadsheets, charts and summaries
Understand the workflow relationships both of the Office of the EVP, Business & Legal Affairs and the studio at large
Be familiar with basic legal concepts, particularly copyright and trademark laws, employment law, state and Federal legislation, contract law
Track options and deal term periods using various calendars and tracking systems
Do legal research in support of legal compliance, including use of legal databases
Utilize electronic signature and calendaring applications to ensure documents are executed, distributed and renewed
Organize and update hard copy and electronic files, ensuring all relevant documents are quickly accessible
File documents in electronic database management systems
Qualification
Required
Experience drafting and reviewing agreements is strongly preferred
Must have excellent time-management skills and be able to determine prioritization of short-term and long-term projects
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Preferred Juris Doctorate or Paralegal Certificate/Legal Assistant Certificate
Benefits
This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.
Company
Magenta Light Studios
Magenta Light Studios is a film and television production and distribution company that develops and produces independent films.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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