DEPARTMENT: Entertainment Group & Corporate Group
SCHEDULE/STATUS: Monday – Friday, 10AM to 6PM, 4 days in office (hybrid), with overtime flexibility, Full-Time/Non-Exempt
SUPERVISOR: Entertainment Partners & Corporate Partners
LOCATION: New York City
SALARY: The salary for this position is $70,000 – 80,000, plus overtime.

SUMMARY

Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. The firm leads practices in advertising, charitable organizations, corporate & finance, entertainment, estate planning, intellectual property, litigation, professional responsibility, technology, and other areas. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has offices in Los Angeles and New York City.
Our Entertainment Group represents clients in the motion picture, television, theatre, news, podcast, radio, fashion and music industries, including actors, writers, directors, producers, radio, television and podcast personalities, playwrights, composers, musicians, comedians, models, and designers.
Our Corporate Group represents emerging and established companies, entrepreneurs, business owners, buyers, sellers, investors, consultants, bankers, finders, franchisors, franchisees, exempt organizations, and creative talent in the media, entertainment, advertising, fashion, information technology and innovation industries.
We are seeking a transactional paralegal to help support both the Entertainment Group and the Corporate Group.
The paralegal will work closely with partners, counsel, and associates in negotiating and closing mergers and acquisitions, film finance and motion picture distribution transactions, equity and debt financings, as well as agreements for actors, writers, directors, and producers in the motion picture and television industries. This position affords a unique opportunity to become an integral part of an internationally recognized law firm and to work with top attorneys in their respective field.

SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• Strong and resourceful (online) research skills;
• Detail-oriented;
• Ability to balance many tasks and work within deadlines; and
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a paralegal at a law firm, production company or studio.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz offers eligible employees a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision care, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, flexible spending and retirement plans.
  To apply: Direct applicants may apply to this position by clicking “Apply” below or on the upper right side on this posting. Your submission must include a resume and cover letter addressed to the hiring manager. If you have any questions about this position, you may contact Human Resources by sending an email to staffrecruiting@fkks.com.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. The duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
  Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination, in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal, State or local law. The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act

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