Entertainment Paralegal

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Entertainment & Media team as a Paralegal located in our Los Angeles office.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who demonstrate initiatives, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our Los Angeles office, on an in-office basis This role reports to the Business Director.

Position Summary

The Entertainment Paralegal will provide organizational and practice specific assistance to attorneys in the Entertainment Department with all aspects of music clearance and agreements. Demonstrates professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities and work in an organized, efficient manner at any given time.  Supports the department with general administrative duties and special projects. Candidate should also be flexible to work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Handles music clearance, including: budgeting, obtains quotes, fee negotiation, preparation and review of licenses, and coordinates license payments for music clients

• Assists attorneys with due diligence in the purchase of music catalogs by clients

• Negotiates and drafts boiler plate provisions for songwriter agreements, sub-publishing agreements, producer agreements and mixer agreements

• Performs research and prepares signatory documents

• Creates and maintains form agreement database for use of all attorneys in Entertainment department

• Maintains timely and accurate timekeeping records

• Retains day to day responsibility for performance of general paralegal duties

• Assists with other department activities as needed, and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Competencies

• Established experience in handling publishing catalogs and in publishing and master clearance

• Knowledge of songwriter agreements, sub-publishing agreements, produces and mixer agreements

• Understanding of copyright laws with emphasis on termination issues

• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff

• Ability to be a proactive self-starter who understands the details within a much larger context

• Demonstrated attention to detail, reliability and ability to learn new technology quickly

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision

• Flexibility and able to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and Paralegal certification required

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Music Paralegal within a law firm with demonstrated knowledge of complex issues with the Entertainment practice area

Technology

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management and other office technologies and experience with e-filing

• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly

• Knowledge of DocuSign and Concur preferred

• Demonstrates a basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), including core capabilities, limitations, and importance of data privacy, accuracy, verification, and ethical considerations within a professional services environment.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools) and incorporate them responsibly into day-to-day workflows to enhance daily work tasks as appropriate and/or directed.
• Proactive approach to learning and adapting to emerging AI and related technologies and contributes to a culture of innovation.