The Fowlkes Firm is an internationally recognized entertainment law firm that provides legal advice to some of the most innovative creatives and emerging companies in the arts, entertainment, digital media, tech, sports and fashion industries. The firm prides itself on creating a culture that aids in facilitating a creative ecosystem that will allow for more ownership and freedom for artists, athletes, creators and companies in the ever-changing entertainment landscape.

The firm’s clients include artists, musicians, athletes, producers and creative companies that have amassed millions of streams, RIAA certifications and press from the likes of Forbes, Rolling Stone, Business Insider, ESPN, Billboard and more.

Role: Assistant- Entertainment

Reports to: Managing Partner, Karl Fowlkes, Esq.

Location: 142 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ, 07105

Part Time: (Approximately 20 hrs per week)

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer

• Handle communication with clients

• Locate and develop case relevant information

• Facilitate incoming inquiries, client onboarding, and invoicing;

• Maintain and improve the firm’s contract management system;

• Prepare, proofread and edit correspondence and other written materials including agreements, letters, memos, cover sheets, and other legal documents;

• Track the firm’s internal and external projects, as well as deal pipelines, in order to ensure important deadlines are met;

• Conduct ad-hoc legal research for the firm;

• Communicate with clients and external parties on behalf of the firm’s attorneys;

• Answer phones, coordinate calendars, arrange meetings.

• Updating + Managing Social Media

• Creative services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Recent Grads OK)

• Experience in legal assistance

• Interest and experience within the music, sports, television, or entertainment industry. Knowledge of the music industry is very helpful;

• Plans to attend law school and/or prior legal experience is desirable, but not mandatory;

• Disciplined, driven, self-starter;

• Eagerness to learn and does so quickly;

• Experience with Canva and/or Photoshop

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents;

• Has an eagle-eye for detail;

• Extremely organized and is always on the look-out for process improvements;

• Ability to handle full-time workload during the week, as well as occasional hours on the weekend if necessary;

• Over-communicates and is not afraid to ask clarifying questions;

• Humble and conducts themselves in a professional manner.

• Ability to multi-task projects, manage stakeholders across the company and pivot across functions with great organization, detail, flexibility, accountability, and proactivity

How to Apply

Please send both your resume AND cover letter to thefowlkesfirm@gmail.com with the subject “ASSISTANT APPLICATION”.