Feld Entertainment
The Sr. Paralegal position performs legal tasks and other functions to support the SVP General Counsel and Sr. Counsels as assigned. Responsibilities may include drafting and revising documents, reviewing contracts, maintaining templates, investigating, monitoring trademark filings and deadlines, clearing names for trademark usage, submitting takedown notices for infringements, interfacing with outside counsel, legal research, and administrative tasks.
Essential Functions
Provide legal assistant and logistical support for in‑house counsel with emphasis on domestic operations. Update and revise domestic contracts, forms, and othergut templates at the direction of counsel. Assist counsel with the development of prototypes and templates for domestic contracts, including employment, merchandise, broadcast, and other commercial contracts.
Work directly with marketing and sales, sponsorship, and public relations teams to gather background information required in connection with the review of proposed promotions.
Maintain, organize, and update subject‑matter portfolios,gerät such as copyright registration charts, contract charts, and payment charts; assist with organization and maintenance of corporate records for domestic companies and international subsidiaries.
Perform general research or legal research for in‑house counsel, including corporate entity formation्यू and status, and intellectual property.
Communicate and correspond directly with individuals inside and outside the Company regarding legal matters.
Assist in searches, applications, and maintenance of all domestic and international trademark/service mark/copyright registrations for Feld Entertainment, Inc.; gather background information necessary for counsel to prepare initial drafts of cease and desist notices in cases of infringement; access and monitor trademark docketing system; periodically review websites or registered domain names for infringing content; correspond with outside counsel as necessary in connection with intellectual property maintenance/registration; serve as the primary resource to review online marketplace websites and prepare/file takedown notices in instances of suspected infringement. Work with business and brand teams to ensure uniform and correct use of notice requirements for marks.
Perform administrative functions for in‑house counsel such as maintaining records, document and file systems, answering telephones, processing check requests for various contracts and distribute to Accounts Payable (“AP”) and tracking contractual payments, compiling expense reports, making travel arrangements, preparing invoices, formatting and converting documents, photocopying, opening and sorting mail, filing, researching on WestLaw Next and/or PACER when needed.
Prepare invoices and expense reports for payment, arrange travel as requested, and perform other administrative support to attorneys.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree
5+ years experience
Prior experience with intellectual property work preferred
Paralegal certificate
Ability to operate general office equipment such as telephone, scanner, postage scale, and copier.
Ability to operate a personal computer using software packages, including spreadsheets and databases in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Adobe, and SmartSheet.
Strong organizational skills; collaborative and supportive; self‑starter; ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume department; attention to detail; personable and able to get along with various personalities; able to meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; punctuality, reliability, and work ethic.
Proofreading skills are essential.
Given the touring nature of Feld Entertainment’s business, COVID vaccination is strongly encouraged for successful candidates.
About Feld Entertainment Feld Entertainment®, family owned and operated, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 80 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.
International Touring Personnel To the extent international touring personnel are visiting a jurisdiction that requires vaccination, proof of vaccination in accordance with the relevant international law should be submitted directly to either the Tour Manager or to Human Resources at least six weeks prior to the start of the tour. The Company will maintain freundlich all information regarding vaccination status as confidential in accordance with applicable laws. The Company cannot guarantee employment for any Associate who is unable to satisfy foreign entry requirements. Mitigation Guidelines for touring employees will remain in effect until further notice as do applicable venue, local, state and/or international requirements, rules, regulations and/or laws, if any.
Equal Opportunity Employer Feld Entertainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees, customers, and partners worldwide. We celebrate diversity and encourage our profoundly talented workforce to express themselves proudly. Our successful business model requires different perspectives and voices so that we can create the incredible live shows we put on. Come join us and help us light up the world.
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Essential Functions
Provide legal assistant and logistical support for in‑house counsel with emphasis on domestic operations. Update and revise domestic contracts, forms, and othergut templates at the direction of counsel. Assist counsel with the development of prototypes and templates for domestic contracts, including employment, merchandise, broadcast, and other commercial contracts.
Work directly with marketing and sales, sponsorship, and public relations teams to gather background information required in connection with the review of proposed promotions.
Maintain, organize, and update subject‑matter portfolios,gerät such as copyright registration charts, contract charts, and payment charts; assist with organization and maintenance of corporate records for domestic companies and international subsidiaries.
Perform general research or legal research for in‑house counsel, including corporate entity formation्यू and status, and intellectual property.
Communicate and correspond directly with individuals inside and outside the Company regarding legal matters.
Assist in searches, applications, and maintenance of all domestic and international trademark/service mark/copyright registrations for Feld Entertainment, Inc.; gather background information necessary for counsel to prepare initial drafts of cease and desist notices in cases of infringement; access and monitor trademark docketing system; periodically review websites or registered domain names for infringing content; correspond with outside counsel as necessary in connection with intellectual property maintenance/registration; serve as the primary resource to review online marketplace websites and prepare/file takedown notices in instances of suspected infringement. Work with business and brand teams to ensure uniform and correct use of notice requirements for marks.
Perform administrative functions for in‑house counsel such as maintaining records, document and file systems, answering telephones, processing check requests for various contracts and distribute to Accounts Payable (“AP”) and tracking contractual payments, compiling expense reports, making travel arrangements, preparing invoices, formatting and converting documents, photocopying, opening and sorting mail, filing, researching on WestLaw Next and/or PACER when needed.
Prepare invoices and expense reports for payment, arrange travel as requested, and perform other administrative support to attorneys.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree
5+ years experience
Prior experience with intellectual property work preferred
Paralegal certificate
Ability to operate general office equipment such as telephone, scanner, postage scale, and copier.
Ability to operate a personal computer using software packages, including spreadsheets and databases in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Adobe, and SmartSheet.
Strong organizational skills; collaborative and supportive; self‑starter; ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume department; attention to detail; personable and able to get along with various personalities; able to meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; punctuality, reliability, and work ethic.
Proofreading skills are essential.
Given the touring nature of Feld Entertainment’s business, COVID vaccination is strongly encouraged for successful candidates.
About Feld Entertainment Feld Entertainment®, family owned and operated, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 80 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.
International Touring Personnel To the extent international touring personnel are visiting a jurisdiction that requires vaccination, proof of vaccination in accordance with the relevant international law should be submitted directly to either the Tour Manager or to Human Resources at least six weeks prior to the start of the tour. The Company will maintain freundlich all information regarding vaccination status as confidential in accordance with applicable laws. The Company cannot guarantee employment for any Associate who is unable to satisfy foreign entry requirements. Mitigation Guidelines for touring employees will remain in effect until further notice as do applicable venue, local, state and/or international requirements, rules, regulations and/or laws, if any.
Equal Opportunity Employer Feld Entertainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees, customers, and partners worldwide. We celebrate diversity and encourage our profoundly talented workforce to express themselves proudly. Our successful business model requires different perspectives and voices so that we can create the incredible live shows we put on. Come join us and help us light up the world.
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