Paralegal I - IDR Inc

IDR is seeking a Paralegal I to join one of our top clients in Santa Monica, California.  If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large organization and work within an ever-growing team-oriented culture, please apply today!  
*NOT OPEN TO C2C*

Position Overview for the Paralegal I:  

• Research Artist Agreements: Conduct thorough research and analysis of artist agreements to assess rights and opportunities for reissuing Universal Music catalog content by UME or third parties, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

• Catalog Rights Unlocking: Investigate the Universal Music catalog to identify and unlock ancillary rights that can be leveraged for reissues or new projects, supporting business growth and content exploitation.

• File Management and Organization: Maintain and organize physical and digital files, ensuring all relevant correspondence and documentation related to artist agreements and licensing are accurately filed and easily accessible for future reference.

• Licensing System Maintenance: Manage and update the computer-based licensing system with current and relevant information on artist agreements, ensuring that data is accurate, up-to-date, and available for department use.

Required Skills for the Paralegal I:  

• Entertainment/Music Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience working with artist contracts, with a strong understanding of the entertainment or music industry, particularly in rights management and licensing.

• Contract Analysis and Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to assess, influence, and negotiate artist contracts, ensuring mutually beneficial terms while safeguarding the company’s interests.

• Organizational and Multi-tasking Abilities: Exceptionally well-organized with the ability to prioritize, juggle multiple tasks, and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365: Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, especially in creating and maintaining files and managing correspondence related to licensing and rights management.

What’s in it for you?  

• Competitive compensation package  
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!  
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization  
• Close-knit and team-oriented culture  

Why IDR?  

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets  
• Employee Stock Ownership Program  
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success  
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance  
• ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row  

Compensation Details:$22/hour W2. NOT OPEN TO C2C.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.