Entertainment & Corporate Paralegal

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. 

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare checklists for debt and equity financings, loan and M&A closings;
• Review chain of title documents;
• Prepare and file security documents;
• Prepare filings with the US Copyright Office;
• Order and review UCC and lien searches;
• Assist with the formation of limited liability companies and corporations;
• Draft and file corporate formation documents and qualification documents;
• Assist with stock issuances, including preparing stock certificates;
• File merger certificates and other statutory documents with state agencies;
• Assist with Form D and Blue Sky filings;
• Set up and maintain capitalization tables on electronic cap table management platforms;
• Assist with the creation of equity plans and the issuance of stock options through electronic equity management platforms;
• Assist in preparing disclosure schedules;
• Drafting board and stockholder written consents and resolutions;
• Assist with NY publication requirement for LLCs;
• Maintain corporate minute books and stock ledgers;
• Maintain records of officer and director appointments;
• Manage filing deadlines for annual reports, franchise tax filings, and registered agent renewals;
• Collect, organize and compile signature pages for closings;
• Draft ancillary loan and M&A closing documents, such as secretary certificates and officer certificates;  
• Organize and maintain virtual data rooms for due diligence, and assist with organizing diligence materials for attorney review;
• Perform basic diligence review (e.g., reviewing minute books, identifying missing documents);
• Revise agreements based on attorney instructions;
• Work with attorneys throughout contract negotiations;
• Draft transmittal letters and other correspondence;
• Research union and guild rules and tax credit incentives;
• Obtain EIN’s from the IRS;
• Create closing binders;
• Draft and revise various types of contracts;
• Assist the corporate paralegal with mandatory filings; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.