Hubbard Broadcasting is seeking a Senior Paralegal.
Business Unit
HBI Corporate
Employee Classification
Full Time Regular
About Us
Hubbard Broadcasting Inc., is the parent company of several media companies including Hubbard Television, Hubbard Radio, Gamut Podcasting, REELZ, F&F Productions and 2060 Digital. Based in St. Paul, MN, this family-run business has been in operations for nearly 100 years.
Job Overview
Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. (HBI) is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to serve as a key partner with attorneys in HBI's legal department, reporting to HBI's Chief Legal Officer. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, drafting, and analytical skills, and will be proactive and professional. This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment in the broadcasting and media industry. This position is based in house at HBI's corporate headquarters in St Paul, Minnesota.
Job Responsibilities
The Senior Paralegal will:
- Draft, review, and revise a wide range of contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Manage contract review process, including first-line review of complex agreements, identification of key terms and issues, and development of recommended resolutions of open issues
- Draft, manage, and maintain corporate records and compliance, including corporate record books and state filings and reports
- Partner with HBI's Deputy General Counsel to manage the company's intellectual property portfolio, including initial clearance searches, state and federal trademark filings and renewals, docketing and deadline tracking, assistance with USPTO office action responses, and support for brand enforcement and protection activities
- Manage Federal Communications Commission (FCC) online public file reporting for FCC broadcast licensees and coordinate directly with television and radio markets to support, administer, and monitor FCC regulatory compliance, reports, and filings
- Manage cable and satellite copyright royalty claim filings
- Analyze and maintain cable and satellite distributor records, reports, and data, including subscribers and business terms
- Manage and administer periodic reporting to television networks and cable and satellite distributors, and serve as the liaison with accounting for related receivables and payments
- Provide legal claim and litigation support, including intake of legal matters, subpoena responses, legal hold administration, case file organization, and case deadlines and status reporting
- Serve as a liaison among attorneys and HBI's corporate and market personnel
- Complete other projects and tasks as identified or assigned
Qualifications
- Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or paralegal certification
- Eight+ years of experience in a professional services environment, such as a law firm or company legal department or a combination of education and experience to meet the requirements of the position
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and emerging technologies
- Be self-motivated and have a passion for continuous learning, professional development, and problem-solving
- Bring transactional experience, strong judgment, and an attitude of ownership in managing all stages of legal department matters
- Demonstrate a "one-team" mindset by proactively partnering with attorneys and company team members to drive matters forward
- Have strong analytical and drafting skills
- Maintain a high level of discretion and preserve strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information and matters
- Exhibit a professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and high level of dependability and accountability in all tasks
- Be skilled at managing projects and coordinating with others to meet deadlines
- Work well under pressure, prioritize tasks, and assist attorneys in prioritizing workflow
- Communicate clearly and effectively with attorneys, business leaders, and external parties.
- Physical requirements
- Communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Read, hear and speak clearly. Manipulate computer keys and general office equipment, including computer and telephone. Average sitting & standing. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.
Additional Information
This position is subject to pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication that does not relate to the requirements of the position will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
The pay range for this position is $45.00 to $55.25 per hour.
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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