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Litigation Legal Assistant

Hybrid

Must have 3-7 years of experience in litigation; commercial litigation experience required

Pasadena or El Segundo locations available

Join our client’s nationally recognized, 120-attorney firm and make your mark in the legal world! A Litigation Legal Assistant hybrid opportunity awaits you in Pasadena or El Segundo.

Our client, a prestigious firm specializing in aviation & aerospace, cannabis, emerging cyber technologies, energy & natural resources, entertainment industries, is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant.

As part of our client’s exceptional team, you’ll enjoy a wide array of perks designed to enhance your professional and personal well-being:

• Generous benefits program
• Full health coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonuses
• Mindfulness and nutrition programs
• Gym reimbursemen
• Free counseling services for mental health
• Fun day celebrations, including a Halloween costume contest, Thanksgiving feast, and random Hawaiian shirt days in the summer
• Family-friendly and flexible work environment, where trust is key.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing notices, letters, summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, pleadings, discovery documents, and pretrial arrangements
• Obtaining information on tentative rulings, department Standing Orders, calendaring and reserving court hearing dates
• Coordinating deposition dates
• E-filing
• Maintaining attorneys’ appearances, trial calendars and court dates
• Trial prep including coordinating experts and witnesses, preparing exhibits, and trial binders

Candidate Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in litigation; commercial litigation experience required
• College, business school, or continuing education preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word (including the use of document versions and redlining, TOA and TOC); Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with ProLaw, NetDocs, CompuLaw, and iTimeKeep a plus

Estrin Legal Staffing

Our client, a major television network and media production company in Los Angeles, has an immediate need for a Director, People Business Partner. In this role, the Director, People Business Partner will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. In addition, the Director will serve as a consultant to management on human resource related issues and through collaborative partnerships that support the business objectives of the organization. The Director will also assess and anticipate HR-related needs and liaise with other HR Specialty Partners and Business Leaders to seek and develop integrated solutions that drive business results. Lastly, the Director will maintain an in-depth level of business literacy about the business unit’s people budgets and strategic plans, its culture, and its competition.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thorough understanding of key drivers of the business and how effective people management can directly impact organizational goals.
• Serves as an advisor to business leaders to support strategy execution and change, talent management, employee engagement, and performance management.
• Executes HR strategic plan initiatives and objectives as assigned within designated client groups and recommends adjustments as needed to respond to changing needs.
• Assesses organizational structure and proposes changes. Leads organizational change and restructure efforts based on business needs.
• Participates in special projects and strategic HR initiatives as assigned.
• Advises Leaders on the implications of short- and long-term decisions, strategies, and large-scale change efforts that will yield sustainable business results.
• Creates communication and change implementation plans that reinforce culture and optimize HR processes and service delivery.
• Serves as a change agent within the company, demonstrating the ability to influence, negotiate, and gain commitment at all levels of the organization.
• Provides coaching and guidance related to ongoing employee performance, development that improve employee productivity and engagement.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition on market trends that may impact retention and future talent sources in the market.
• Primary liaison for Business Leaders during Performance Management, Compensation and Budget Planning processes.
• Leads Talent Review and Succession Planning within assigned business groups.
• Manages development plans for key talent and key job positions.
• Responsible for the delivery of employee engagement programs.
• Ensures compliance measures are maintained for all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Manages complex and difficult employee relations issues/concerns within assigned business groups. Partners with VP, HR as needed to resolve and manage risk.
• Engages with Legal Department on employee relations issues as needed.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition to source and recruit talent for key positions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or closely related fields preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a People Business Partner or Sr. HR Manager role.
• Minimum 5 years of experience providing HR support at a corporate level.
• Minimum 8 years working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, change management, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Experience managing and resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Experience with organizational design and restructures.
• Ability to solve a wide range of complex, multi-disciplinary issues.
• Entertainment and/or media industry background.
• Knowledge of Federal/State Labor Laws.

This is a full-time, permanent, onsite, opportunity in the $135k – $184k range with a competitive benefits package located in Los Angeles. Qualified candidates please submit resumes to recruiter9@11thr.com for an immediate reply.

Eleventh Hour

A established family office with ventures in the entertainment industry is looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to join their tight-knit and growing team. The ideal candidate is well-versed in all aspects of HR and encompasses strong leadership experience. In this role, you will develop, implement, and maintain strategies and procedures to improve human resources initiatives. This person must be able to effectively communicate up and down an organization, take charge of projects with dedication and positivity, and effectively implement and optimize existing structures and processes. Apply now!

Specifically, you will:

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities including: benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, leave management, workplace safety and compliance and all other human resources programs
• Administer and oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely processing
• Full-cycle recruiting, managing job postings and recruiting budget, building and tracking key recruiting metrics and handling administrative tasks for onboarding and new hire orientation
• Ensure employee benefits enrollment, changes and terminations and leaves of absences are processed in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all Federal & State laws and regulations
• Manage and track mandatory and non-mandatory training, education and work assessments for employees while maintaining compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Minimum of 5-8+ years of Human Resources experience; minimum 4-5+ years of management experience is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification is a plus
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and best practices
• Proven leadership, management, and communication skills; highly articulate and professional presence
• Collaborative, positive, and enthusiastic work ethic
• Must be located in Los Angeles and willing to work onsite 5 days a week

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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Confidential

Tax Manager

We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and proactive individual to join our growing team of professionals as a Tax Manager. Our firm, based in Los Angeles, specializes in entertainment business management and serves a diverse portfolio of high net worth individuals and executives in the industry. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and holiday pay. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

About the Position:

The Tax Manager is responsible for reviewing a high volume of tax returns, both Federal and State, while developing and leading a team of junior staff. The Tax Manager will also handle a variety of foreign filings such as forms 8840, 8858, 5471, 5472, among others. They will work closely with our Senior Management, Business Management, and Tax departments to meet the needs of the firm.

Essential Functions:

• Review and prepare individual, C corporation, S corporation, partnership, and trust tax returns focused primarily on the entertainment industry
• Prepare and review multi-state and international income tax returns
• Remain current with the latest tax law changes and partake in continuing education opportunities
• Conduct tax research
• Respond to tax notices from various taxing authorities
• Develop and mentor junior staff members
• Assist with general administrative functions of the Tax Department
• Lead and participate in special accounting projects as needed

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of a 4-year degree in Accounting or related field; Master’s degree and/or CPA is a plus
• Prior experience in income tax preparation and review is essential; Experience in an entertainment business management firm is desirable
• Must have excellent computer skills and have strong knowledge of computerized accounting software such as QuickBooks, Excel, Word & Outlook; Experience with Lacerte is beneficial
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities throughout the day and week
• Experience with forms 8840, 8858, 5471, 5472, etc.

Fulton Management

Company Description

Kurator provides copyright and licensing management solutions for the media and entertainment industry. Our industry leading online platform allows users to buy and sell digital licenses for videos and photos, while tracking agreements, payments, and clearances.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Sales Manager. The Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies to achieve company targets. The Sales Manager will also be responsible for identifying market opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and providing excellent customer service. Other day-to-day responsibilities include generating leads, negotiating deals, handling contracts, and providing project management support to clients.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies
• Experience in B2B sales environments
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Experience in the licensing, stock footage, or rights clearance industries is a plus
• Experience in the media, entertainment, or advertising industries is a plus

Kurator

We’re searching for a Commercial Account Manager. Are you searching for new possibilities?

Westland Insurance Group Ltd has an exciting new opportunity for an Account Manager in our Commercial department at our Los Angeles, CA office. This is an exciting opportunity to work for our newly acquired Front Row team. Front Row is an entertainment broker that specializes in insuring: Feature Films, TV Series, commercials, documentaries, and more. This is great for an individual who has a passion for all things entertainment – TV & Film!

Are you looking for growth in your career, building a team, developing and mentoring staff? If so, we want to hear from you. We are looking for a career-minded individual who is focused on expanding their management experience in a rapidly growing organization.

Discover what’s possible, with Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth, and that means plenty of possibilities for everyone on our team. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of clients, communities, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to open new doors, we’re inviting amazing people like you to join us.

As a Commercial Account Manager, you’re a trusted advisor, who owns and supports client relationships and understands their business needs in order to provide effective insurance solutions.

Interested in learning more?

Why you’ll love Westland:

• An open, flexible, and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to own your own success
• In-house and external training
• 3 weeks vacation to start and an excellent benefits package
• Total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

Why we’ll love you:

• Sincere and personable, your strong verbal communication skills help you explain complex information in a simple manner
• Building authentic relationships comes naturally to you
• You’re a master time manager, who can multi-task with the best of them, plus you demonstrate confidentiality and discretion
• Ready to pivot – you adapt when priorities change throughout the day based on client needs
• Bonus! 3-5 years of Commercial experience with an insurance license
• Experience in Entertainment Insurance is a must

Once here, you’ll:

• Be a contributing member of our inclusive culture, alongside a vibrant national team of people with a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Identify exposure to loss and recommend appropriate coverage
• Cultivate client relationships by providing consistently exceptional client experience from sales to service
• Have an inexhaustible curiosity to stay at the forefront of the insurance industry
• Leverage software and applications to manage and convert leads
• Work closely with our industry partners to deliver the best insurance solutions for our clients
• Manage policy renewals, policy changes and cancellations
• Always uphold a client-first focus through the claims process

Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way.

Westland Insurance Group Ltd.

Location: Los Angeles – Century City

Title: Business Development Manager – Entertainment and Financial Services

Salary: $130K – $170K + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Work Environment: Hybrid – Mondays and Fridays WFH

Legal Industry Experience is a heavy preference

Our legal client’s Marketing, Business Development and Communications Team is rapidly expanding to meet growing needs. This role within the team provides the opportunity to serve as the business development lead for our entertainment and financial services groups, which includes four business units. Reporting to the senior director of business development, the business development manager works with business unit and group leaders to develop and build client relationships, expand business penetration, and launch new products and services to drive revenues and achieve financial growth. In addition, this position will collaborate with the Firm’s other business development managers to track related litigation and transactions in order to both understand and promote our related capabilities. This position offers high visibility with the marketing leadership team and with professionals.

This is an ideal time to join our dynamic and growing business development and marketing team. We are looking for a team player who will work closely and collaboratively with our BD and marketing team and can make a difference from day one.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the business unit and group leaders to develop and execute business development plans and initiatives to drive growth, expand business penetration, identify new revenue opportunities, improve cross-selling and enhance client service quality.
• Track experience within the entertainment and financial services groups and work with the broader team to promote related client wins.
• Develop and project manage winning client proposals, pitches and RFP responses, and draft compelling Chambers and Legal500 ranking submissions.
• Ensure capability statements and representative experience and case studies are captured and updated to support proposals and ranking submissions.
• Conduct research, analyze trends and identify opportunities with target clients.
• Analyze competitors and their service offerings and identify opportunities to raise the profile of the practices and partners.
• Track business pipeline, results, wins, losses, ROI, best practices and lessons learned.
• Develop and manage project plans and budgets to ensure business development initiatives are implemented on time and within budget, and expenses comply with Firm policies and procedures.
• Manage related thought leadership, including white papers, newsletters, client alerts and marketing collateral in coordination with the marketing technology and communications teams.
• Research and evaluate the business case for speaking, sponsorship and membership opportunities.
• In coordination with the events team, plan and execute effective webinars, seminars, conferences, and other Firm-sponsored and client events. Ensure appropriate pre- and post- event follow up is in place to maximize related business development opportunities.
• Work with the marketing team to strategically increase the Firm’s database of clients and industry decision-makers and develop segmented event and publication mailing lists.
• Assist in integrating new lateral attorneys and professionals into the Firm.
• Provide direction, supervise, manage, coach, train and mentor business development team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a J.D. is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development within a law firm or similar professional services environment.
• Deep understanding of business development core competencies, including market research, competitive intelligence, pitch and proposal responses, and client development and sales strategies.
• Substantive experience supporting business units associated with the identified groups: entertainment and financial services.
• Experienced team leader with demonstrated success driving high-performance collaboration. A minimum of three to five years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Forward-thinking, results-oriented, deliverables-driven strategic thinker and self-starter with the ability to balance long-term strategic vision and effective day-to-day execution.
• Superb project and process management skills with the consistent ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong writing, editorial and proofreading skills. Exceptional attention to detail is required.
• Superior client service skills, strong influencing and negotiating skills, and an ability to persuade others to deliver.
• Technologically savvy with demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Proven ability to self-manage and multitask in a “lightning speed” environment with shifting priorities.
• Flexibility to travel and work additional hours as needed to meet department goals.

AMS Staffing Inc.

The Director, Partnership Business Development will be responsible for generating revenue opportunities through traditional and non-traditional partnerships that impact in-stadium signage, intellectual property rights, community programs, experiential activations, digital/social media (including branded content), television, radio, hospitality, in their existing network of contacts, and cold calling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

· Establishing new corporate partnerships and potentially assisting in renewing existing accounts to meet annual revenue goals.

· Achieving established individual and team sales goals and budgets set by team management.

· Effectively prospecting local, regional and national companies for qualified sales leads and calling on executive-level decision-makers for new business opportunities

· Maintaining and reporting weekly sales/prospecting activity utilizing KORE

· Communicating with the Partnership Development team to ensure proper transition of closed partnerships

· Hosting and entertaining prospective and current clients in suite & hospitality areas on gamedays and other non-gameday events

· Effectively working with Strategic Solutions to provide accurate KPI’s and goals of prospects in order to build out proper sales materials and custom proposals

· Developing business relationships with brand leaders to create sustained, multi-year partnerships

• Identify key open categories and new categories as prospective new business leads
• Conduct emails and calls to set meetings with new potential partners
• Other duties as may be assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

· 7+ years of sales experience in sports and/or media business industry.

· Los Angeles market experience preferred

· Experience and business network with brands and agencies

· Strong prospecting and project management skills

· Proven revenue generator with rolodex of industry contacts.

· Prior experience with CRM system for management of sales pipelines

· Effective verbal, written and presentation skills

· Ability to interact with people of all different levels and backgrounds in a team environment

· Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in deadline-driven environment.

· Flexible schedule (able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed).

Los Angeles Chargers

L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) is a global leader in Engineering and R&D (ER&D) services. With 1,198 patents filed & 102 innovation and R&D design centers for 57 of the Global Top 100 ER&D spenders, LTTS lives and breathes engineering. Our innovations speak for themselves – World’s 1st Autonomous Welding Robot, Solar ‘Connectivity’ Drone, and the Smartest Campus in the World, to name a few.

LTTS’ expertise in engineering design, product development, smart manufacturing, and digitalization touches every area of human lives – from the moment one wakes up till the time one goes to bed. With 102 Innovation and R&D design centers globally, we specialize in disruptive technology spaces such as 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Collaborative Robots, Digital Factory, and Autonomous Transport.

LTTS is a publicly listed subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited, the $21 billion Indian conglomerate operating in over 30 countries.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts.
• Coordinates the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet account performance objectives and customers’ expectations.
• Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned accounts
• Proactively leads a joint company-strategic account planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones for a one and three-year period.
• Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates customer needs on an ongoing basis.
• Leads solution development efforts that best address customer needs, while coordinating the involvement of all necessary company personnel.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Achieves assigned sales quota in designated strategic account.
• Meets assigned expectations for profitability.
• Achieves strategic customer objectives defined by company management.
• Completes strategic customer account plans that meet company standards.
• Maintains high customer satisfaction ratings that meet company standards.
• Completes required training and development objectives within the assigned time frame.

Candidate Profile :

• 8-12 years of experience with at least 5-6 years of business development experience in the US Geography
• Must have hands-on experience of at least 5-6 years in selling engineering services to Media & Entertainment industries.
• Good understanding of the offshore and global delivery model
• Team Handling experience would be an added advantage

L&T Technology Services

Key Account Sales Manager

Glendale, CA(On-site)

POP MART, founded in 2010 (SEHK: 9992), is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, designer toy culture evangelism, and strategic investments, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain, allowing artists to focus solely on their craft and giving stage to talent from all over the world. With 4,000+ employees worldwide, POP MART has successfully set foot in more than 23 countries and regions, serving a diverse audience of cultural pioneers and art fans.

What You Will Achieve

• Operate as the primary point of contact for key account stakeholders
• Identify and contact potential distributors for new business opportunities (incl. mass supermarket, specialty stores etc.)
• Build productive and profitable working relationships with distributors, customer stakeholders and internal partners
• Develop business plan to improve sales and profitability
• Prepare and guarantee monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts
• Review financial statements and performance reports to identify areas for improvement or growth
• Work with merchandising, logistics, marketing and services teams to achieve revenue goals

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business
• 5+ years of experiences in developing and managing accounts with mass supermarket like Walmart, Kohls, Target is a nich-to-have
• Experiences in toy industry/novelty industry is a nice-to-have
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
• Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, and new experiences, etc.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

POP MART