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Job Description DEPARTMENT: Entertainment Group & Corporate Group SCHEDULE/STATUS: Monday – Friday, 10AM to 6PM, 4 days in office (hybrid), with overtime flexibility, Full-Time/Non-Exempt SUPERVISOR: Entertainment Partners & Corporate Partners LOCATION: New York City SALARY: The salary for this position is $70,000 – 80,000, plus overtime. SUMMARY Founded more than 40 years ago as a boutique law firm servicing the entertainment and arts communities, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide. The firm leads practices in advertising, charitable organizations, corporate & finance, entertainment, estate planning, intellectual property, litigation, professional responsibility, technology, and other areas. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz has offices in Los Angeles and New York City. Our Entertainment Group represents clients in the motion picture, television, theatre, news, podcast, radio, fashion and music industries, including actors, writers, directors, producers, radio, television and podcast personalities, playwrights, composers, musicians, comedians, models, and designers. Our Corporate Group represents emerging and established companies, entrepreneurs, business owners, buyers, sellers, investors, consultants, bankers, finders, franchisors, franchisees, exempt organizations, and creative talent in the media, entertainment, advertising, fashion, information technology and innovation industries. We are seeking a transactional paralegal to help support both the Entertainment Group and the Corporate Group. The paralegal will work closely with partners, counsel, and associates in negotiating and closing mergers and acquisitions, film finance and motion picture distribution transactions, equity and debt financings, as well as agreements for actors, writers, directors, and producers in the motion picture and television industries. This position affords a unique opportunity to become an integral part of an internationally recognized law firm and to work with top attorneys in their respective field. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS • Prepare checklists for debt and equity financings, loan and M&A closings;, • Review chain of title documents;, • Prepare and file security documents;, • Prepare filings with the US Copyright Office;, • Order and review UCC and lien searches;, • Assist with the formation of limited liability companies and corporations;, • Draft and file corporate formation documents and qualification documents;, • Assist with stock issuances, including preparing stock certificates;, • File merger certificates and other statutory documents with state agencies;, • Assist with Form D and Blue Sky filings;, • Set up and maintain capitalization tables on electronic cap table management platforms;, • Assist with the creation of equity plans and the issuance of stock options through electronic equity management platforms;, • Assist in preparing disclosure schedules;, • Drafting board and stockholder written consents and resolutions;, • Assist with NY publication requirement for LLCs;, • Maintain corporate minute books and stock ledgers;, • Maintain records of officer and director appointments;, • Manage filing deadlines for annual reports, franchise tax filings, and registered agent renewals;, • Collect, organize and compile signature pages for closings;, • Draft ancillary loan and M&A closing documents, such as secretary certificates and officer certificates;, • Organize and maintain virtual data rooms for due diligence, and assist with organizing diligence materials for attorney review;, • Perform basic diligence review (e.g., reviewing minute books, identifying missing documents);, • Revise agreements based on attorney instructions;, • Work with attorneys throughout contract negotiations;, • Draft transmittal letters and other correspondence;, • Research union and guild rules and tax credit incentives;, • Obtain EIN’s from the IRS;, • Create closing binders;, • Draft and revise various types of contracts;, • Assist the corporate paralegal with mandatory filings; and, • Perform other related duties as assigned. SPECIFIC SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED • Excellent verbal/written communication skills;, • Exceptional organizational skills;, • Strong and resourceful (online) research skills;, • Detail-oriented;, • Ability to balance many tasks and work within deadlines; and, • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree required., • Minimum two (2) years of experience as a paralegal at a law firm, production company or studio., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz offers eligible employees a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision care, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, flexible spending and retirement plans. To apply: Direct applicants may apply to this position by clicking “Apply” below or on the upper right side on this posting. Your submission must include a resume and cover letter addressed to the hiring manager. If you have any questions about this position, you may contact Human Resources by sending an email to . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. The duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz is committed to providing a diverse work environment free from harassment and discrimination, in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting the most qualified employees and providing them with equal opportunity for advancement in all aspects of employment. All human resources actions are administered in a manner which will not discriminate against any persons on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by Federal, State or local law. The Firm prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment. Further, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who request such accommodation, consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Job DescriptionSenior ParalegalEmployment Type: Full-TimeDepartment: Legal CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a fast-moving, extremely active in-house government legal team. This position is a key role related to supporting various aspects of the company's litigation portfolio including eDiscovery activities, workflow management, and attorney support. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities. Skills and attributes for success:- Prepares a variety of technical legal documents that are characteristically complex in format. - Reviews incoming documents and material, considers the nature and the status of the case involved.- Prepares indictments, arrest warrants, summonses, true bills, motions, orders, non-disclosure applications, and orders, stipulations, plea agreements, grand jury and trial subpoenas, and legal memoranda.- Obtains required information from criminal case files, law enforcement agencies, or other sources, to include in legal documents before submitting to the appropriate AUSA for review. - Ensures when preparing recurring legal documents that they conform to local court rules and the rules governing style and format.- Assists attorneys in preparing for trial by independently compiling trial and witness notebooks, preparing and organizing trial exhibits, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists. - Coordinates with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines relating to victims’ rights and services responsibilities. - Notifies case agents and appropriate office staff of victim/witness issues.- Using original and online legal resources including Westlaw and/or Lexis/Nexis, verifies legal citations and statutory references contained in legal documents.- Research to confirm that citations are accurate, complete, and consistent with source material. - Proofreads, edits, and revises legal briefs. - Electronically files legal documents with the U.S. District Court using the CM/ECF system.- Develops and organizes tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format. - Lists cited cases, opinions, and miscellaneous references in briefs.- Composes original correspondence which requires a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology - Transmitting proposed orders to the court.- Requesting extensions of time in certain cases.- Advising of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies.- Notifying attorneys representing defendants of various issues.- Scans/inputs and links case-related materials into electronic discovery databases and manages those databases. - Uploads/downloads into those discovery databases documents and materials received from local, state, and federal law enforcement partners consisting of investigative and forensic reports, bank records, electronic communication records, and audio and video files provided in varying file formats. - Manages discovery processing and production. - Proficiently bates-stamps and redacts discovery materials using Adobe Acrobat and may employ discovery processing techniques using IPRO Eclipse. - Sends continuing discovery to defense counsel as directed by the assigned AUSA.- Maintains the electronic case files, enters data in the case management system, calendars deadlines using MS Outlook, prepares and files conflict of interest and case opening forms in the electronic case file. Qualifications:- Requires paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. - At least two years of litigation paralegal experience is required; trial experience is very helpful. - At least one year of experience in automated litigation support. Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. - Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. - Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems. - Role also requires hands-on familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. - The ability to consistently deliver the highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important. Our commitment:Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:- Health, Dental, and Vision- Life Insurance- 401k- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board: For more information about CGS please visit: or contact:Email: #CJ We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionPosition Description The Case Manager is an integral part of the team providing support services to families at the New Broadway Family Shelter in order to promote housing readiness, family stability, wellness, recovery, and rehabilitation. Responsibilities are implemented within the framework of agency policy, professional ethics, legal scope of practice and regulatory guidelines. Responsible for the provision of supportive counseling with families residing in the shelter, the Case Manager will conduct regular unit inspections during which immediate and long-term housing, entitlements, vocational/educational, medical and mental health needs of the whole family will be addressed using motivational interviewing techniques and based on harm reduction principles. In addition, the Case Manager will refer clients to the Housing Specialist for next-step housing needs and coordinate care with all other staff within the facility and other providers. The Case Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with contract services requirements, carry a caseload, maintain regular contact with clients and collaterals, and ensure client and collaterals are active in program activities. Essential Job Functions The following duties are mandatory requirements of the job: • Maintain a caseload of approximately 25 families., • Provide case management services; including, but not limited to advocacy and counseling, to both the primary client and other family members residing at the New Broadway shelter., • Assist with Independent Living Plan development in order to prepare for permanent housing., • Assess clients’ needs with particular attention to family dynamics, mental health, and overall aspect of their wellbeing., • Provide care coordination with medical and other social service providers., • Assist with group facilitation in the areas of treatment adherence; supportive; mental health; activities of daily living; and substance abuse., • Provide entitlement and medical escorts as needed., • Conduct regular unit inspections., • Counsel families on housekeeping skills., • Attend divisional housing meetings, weekly staff meetings, quarterly agency meetings, and other internal staff meeting as required., • Appropriate and timely referrals on behalf of clients, provides client advocacy in negotiating systems and delivery of services., • Attend and/or coordinate case conferences with other providers., • BA in related social service field with 5+ years of relevant work experience. In addition to the above-listed job responsibilities and educational requirements, the ideal candidate for this position possesses most or all of the following: • Knowledge of DHS and entitlements for low income/homeless individuals in NYC, • Basic computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Word, e-mail, internet browsing)., • Crisis management and de-escalation skills., • Familiarity with Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction.

Job Description Job description: About Us Lakhani Legal is a modern, client-focused law firm based in Brooklyn, NY. We do meaningful work, grow quickly with hands-on mentorship, and practice using streamlined systems that respect both our team’s and clients’ time. We pride ourselves on providing clear, practical, and business-first legal counsel while empowering our clients to make confident and informed decisions. Our core values: • Practical, business-first counsel: Advice anchored in outcomes, not theory., • Clarity and precision: Plain-language guidance and exacting work product., • Client empowerment: Educate clients so they can make confident, informed decisions., • Integrity and ownership: Do the right thing, keep commitments, and take responsibility., • Efficiency and continuous improvement: Streamlined processes, smart automation, and predictable fees. The Role We are seeking a Virtual Paralegal to support our growing practice. This is a part-time, fully remote role (approximately 10 hours per week) with flexibility to work within a 9 AM – 7 PM EST schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least some experience with trademarks and contract drafting, a willingness to learn, and the ability to support both substantive legal work and administrative tasks. You should be organized, proactive, and an excellent communicator. Key Responsibilities Legal Support Tasks • Draft initial versions of commercial agreements (NDAs, service agreements, licensing agreements, etc.) using templates, • Assist with entity filings (LLC formation, corporate formation, etc.) for different states (forms and templates provided), • Manage and track legal projects and workflows in Airtable, • Send engagement letters and payment info post-consultation, • Update CRMs in Airtable, • Help draft SOPs for better operational support and organization Qualifications • Prior paralegal or legal assistant experience (experience in trademarks and contracts strongly preferred)., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Tech-savvy; comfortable using modern law firm tools and learning new systems., • Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines., • Commitment to the firm’s core values and a client-first mindset. Compensation & Schedule • Hourly Rate: $7–$10/hour (depending on experience and qualifications)., • Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week, fully remote, with flexibility within a 9 AM – 7 PM EST schedule. How to Apply: If you’re excited about contributing to a fast-growing, modern law firm and meet the qualifications above, please send your resume along with a brief message explaining your experience and interest in this role. We understand the complexities of navigating new opportunities in the legal space. You can trust that all employment inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. Park Slope Shelter for Women serves 100 MICA (mentally ill chemical abusing) women at the Park Slope Armory in Brooklyn. Position: Case Work Supervisor Reports To: Director of Social Services Location: 1402 8th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215 What The Case Work Supervisor Does: • Communicate effectively with clients, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders., • Provide training and support to staff and team members regarding psychoeducation, mental health assessments and other techniques (i.e., motivational interviewing)., • Develop and implement quarterly training sessions for the continued education and professional development of shelter staff., • Serve as a liaison and develop linkage agreements with other community-based organizations and local mental health service providers, as necessary., • Motivate, coach and counsel direct reporting staff to excel., • Ensure that all direct reporting staff completes all necessary case management documentations including housing applications, ILP, and referrals to providers as required., • Ensure that all client charting documentation are up-to-date and reflect services provided such as service plans, re-certifications and psychiatric assessments., • Assist with the development of program content to address residents needs related to housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health and employment., • Provide assistance, interventions and follow-up in regards to critical incidents with clients., • Encourage teamwork among direct reporting staff as well as among peers., • Troubleshoot client and direct reporting staff program problems and make decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures, and protocols., • Conduct and document one-on-on supervision of direct reporting staff to assess and improve work performance i.e. identify training needs, professional development etc., • Overcome resistance to change from clients, direct reporting staff, and supervisors/funders., • Administer constructive discipline to direct reporting staff, as needed., • Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) and document via progress notes., • Review all documentation related to clients' progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity., • Review and sign time sheets., • Prepare performance appraisals for directed reporting staff., • Conduct chart auditing of client files (i.e., paper and electronically)., • Ensure staff utilization of electronic database and conduct oversight to ensure data integrity., • May prepare marketing materials for the program., • 2 years supervisory experience, • Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR aTZxnJ8XKJ

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. CAMBA’s Rising Up Men’s Shelter is a 141 bed men’s employment shelter located in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. This shelter will provide an array of services with a strong focus on connections for residents to achieve stable employment to lead to permanent housing. Position: Case Manager Supervisor Reports To: Director of Social Services Location: Rising Up Mens Shelter, 39 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 What The Case Manager Supervisor Does: • Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality., • Communicate effectively with clients, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders., • Plan and organize program activities to maximize program contract's goals and performance targets as outlined in DHS’ Performance Incentive Plan., • Motivate, coach and counsel direct reporting staff to excel., • Ensure that all direct reporting staff completes all necessary case management documentations including housing applications, ILP, and referrals to providers as required., • Pull reports from CARES and distribute to staff to ensure staff are up to date on their documentation, • Develop and maintain tracking systems in order for staff to maintain up to date documentation, • Ensure that all client charting documentation are up-to-date and reflect services provided such as service plans, sycho-social and psychiatric assessments., • Assist with the development of program content to address residents needs related to housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health and employment., • Provide assistance, interventions and follow-up in regards to critical incidents with clients., • Encourage teamwork among direct reporting staff as well as among peers., • Troubleshoot client and direct reporting staff program problems and make decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures, and protocols., • Conduct and document one-on-on supervision of direct reporting staff to assess and improve work performance i.e. identify training needs, professional development etc., • Overcome resistance to change from clients, direct reporting staff, and supervisors/funders., • Administer constructive discipline to direct reporting staff, as needed., • Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) and document via progress notes., • Review all documentation related to clients' progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity., • Review and approve time sheets., • Prepare performance appraisals for directed reporting staff., • Conduct chart auditing of client files (i.e., paper and electronically)., • Ensure staff utilization of electronic database and conduct oversight to ensure data integrity., • Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities to maximize time of direct reporting staff., • Lead and participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested., • Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/semester/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders., • May prepare marketing materials for the program., • May reach out and market the program to the community in order to recruit clients., • May prescreen clients over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule intake appointments., • May conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and/or clients' families and periodic reassessments., • May have direct client service/program responsibilities in addition to the above., • May plan, coordinate and facilitate social/peer support events, including group facilitation for clients., • Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) Two years of Supervisory experience Other Requirements: When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR 2vkUtfgOAT