Coordinator, Legal

Job Description

We are seeking a Legal Coordinator to support our Motion Pictures Business Affairs department. This position will be responsible for providing support to a Senior Vice President, Business Affairs in connection with the negotiation of rights, writing, producing, directing, acting and other development- and production-related deals for feature films.

Responsibilities:
• Draft and distribute memos summarizing the principal terms of the deals closed by Business Affairs executive(s).
• Maintain and distribute agenda for a weekly meeting among executives of various departments (e.g., Business Affairs, Legal Affairs, Creative, Production).
• Conduct research on talent prior to supervisor beginning deal negotiation(s) and other research as needed throughout the development of a project.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, e-filing, scanning/copying documents, document preparation, redlining, document and mail distribution, office supply maintenance, and expense report preparation.
• Manage supervisor's contacts and calendar.
• Screen and respond to incoming calls and correspondence.
• Coordinate conference calls and meetings (in-person or virtual) with talent agencies, talent law firms, and/or internal Paramount executives.
• Compose and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Build and maintain database and spreadsheet files.

Basic qualifications
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting an executive in a legal environment.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and internet software
• Experience in the customs and language of the US entertainment industry.

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio's iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount's film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures' passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $55,000.00 - 64,000.00.

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.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9mx64-44-222-131-239-42 in your application.