Paralegal

Paralegal

This is a full-time, in-person position located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

About Us

Audiochuck is a fast-growing, dynamic company that is driven by our mission to tell the right stories, in the right ways, for the right reasons. Our team is made up of immensely passionate people who love what we do and don’t stop until we’re proud. Excellence is required at Audiochuck – we have a responsibility (and privilege) to honor the voices of those whose stories we tell. We approach our content with empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Advocacy is an essential part of the Audiochuck culture as we strive to positively impact victims and their families through use of our time, money, and resources.

Committed to developing our people and fostering a long-term team of talented media professionals, we are seeking motivated top talent to join our amazing team. If you’re exceptional at what you do, possess an innate desire to work hard alongside a team in creating something meaningful, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, then Audiochuck may be a good fit for you.

About Our Paralegal Role:

We are seeking a seasoned Paralegal to support our legal and production teams across a variety of legal functions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven media company with exposure to entertainment law, employment law, IP, and compliance.

What You’ll Do:

• Draft, proofread, and format legal contracts, including agreements for talent, production, IP, licensing, brand partnerships, and employment matters.

• Support the production team with rights clearance processes, ensuring consent, releases, and copyright assessments are complete.

• Prepare and respond to demand letters under supervision of legal counsel, including cease and desist, contract disputes, and IP enforcement correspondence.

• Assist with the preparation of legal exhibits, affidavits, and supporting documentation for transactions, disputes, and pre-litigation matters.

• Conduct and compile preliminary legal research for legal counsel on content clearance, media law, copyright, trademarks, labor and employment laws, and advertising compliance.

• Organize and maintain all legal files to ensure compliance and facilitate effective document management.

• Assist with corporate governance, including preparing board materials and tracking meeting minutes, resolutions, and statutory filings.

• Support contract administration by tracking deadlines, renewals, and obligations with talent, partners, vendors, and employees.

• Support in-house counsel with employment and labor law compliance, documentation, and internal investigations.
  

• Research, track, and help implement regulatory changes affecting employment practices, wage-hour laws, and workplace safety within the entertainment industry.

• Monitor trademark and copyright registrations, deadlines, and renewals; assist with filings and portfolio management.

• Monitor for trademark and copyright infringement across online platforms, social media, and e-commerce sites using vendor platforms.

• Enforce the company’s IP rights by preparing and submitting takedown notices (e.g., DMCA) and tracking outcomes.

• Track and report on infringement trends and partner with legal counsel to recommend escalations as needed.

• Maintain and monitor compliance, billing, and records for outside counsel and vendors.

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• 5+ years’ experience as a paralegal, with exposure to corporate, IP, and employment law.

• Demonstrated experience preparing and responding to demand letters, preparing exhibits and affidavits, and organizing contracts/legal documents.

• Strong understanding of labor & employment law, intellectual property, and corporate law concepts.

• Skilled in legal research tools, compliance, document management, social media, and takedown mechanisms.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills; you will be ready to hit the ground running.

• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

• Superior communication skills; able to work professionally with executives, talent, employees, outside counsel, and partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate or formal legal training.

• Strong familiarity with First Amendment/media law, rights clearance, trademark/copyright infringement/DMCA takedowns, and documentation in entertainment settings.
  

What Audiochuck will bring to the table:

• Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees

• Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health

• A talented team of collaborative and passionate employees to support your work

• An appreciation for diverse work experience and backgrounds

• A chance to work on shows from a leading network for true crime podcasts

• Competitive base salary and bonus incentives

• Comprehensive benefit plan

• 401(k) retirement plan with match

• Paid time off

• Team events and activities