About Hertz Lichtenstein Young & Polk, LLP
For more than 25 years, Hertz Lichtenstein Young & Polk LLP has been at the forefront of the entertainment industry helping to form, protect, and grow businesses for talent, creators, and innovators. The firm represents a diverse array of superstar musicians, actors, creators, and entrepreneurs in all areas of music, film, television, and digital content as well as some of the world’s best-known media and technology companies. Our attorneys’ expertise, in-depth understanding of the business, and forward-looking mindset, paired with the firm's collaborative approach, allows us to provide our clients with a broad range of legal services within the entertainment, media, and technology industries. With the solid foundation of a top-tier legal practice, our attorneys focus on innovative deal making, business strategy, and adding value beyond the traditional model.
We are seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. HLY&P focuses on providing a comfortable, social, dynamic, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity. This role of Legal Assistant/Paralegal is demanding and fast-paced. This is a great opportunity to be involved with deals made in the music industry. Candidates must be very detail-oriented, self-motivated, professional, and proactive. Exceptional spelling, grammar, and organizational skills are a must.
What you'll do
- Manage a high-volume schedule, including calendar coordination and meeting planning
- Redline, format, proofread, and edit highly confidential legal documents and agreements
- Operate Avaya multi-line phone system
- Review and analyze music licenses and contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and client guidelines
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all music licenses and agreements
- Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, ensuring timelines and deadlines are met
- Prepare engagement letters
- Submit and track expenses for reimbursement
- Maintain digital client files
- Track call sheets, new matters, and follow-up lists
Who you are
- 5+ years of Legal Assistant/Paralegal experience, preferably supporting an in-house Attorney in the field of Entertainment/Music Law
- Strong knowledge of music across all genres and decades, keen eye for trends in music and entertainment, and enjoy pop culture
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, are a motivated self-starter and creative problem solver
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a high level of accuracy
- Excellent time-management with ability to prioritize and multi-task efficiently; strong critical thinking skills a must
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Must be extremely self-motivated and able to accomplish assignments with limited supervision
- Must be proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign
What We Give You
- An inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and 401(k).
- Paid time off for a winter recess
HLY&P is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The anticipated annual base salary does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Pay Range
$60,000 - $65,000 USD
