Copyright Paralegal

Job Duties And Responsibilities

The International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP), a coalition of leading international broadcasters organized to prevent unauthorized streaming and illegal distribution of international television content, is seeking a paralegal, preferably with at least 2 years of experience in copyright enforcement and protection, to focus on Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown enforcement efforts. This position, which is housed in the DISH Legal Department and seconded to IBCAP, is primarily responsible for sending DMCA and copyright takedown notices to pirate services and the ISPs and hosting companies that support those pirate services. This role is part of a specialized antipiracy team focusing on international video content and will report to IBCAP’s general counsel.

• Conduct day-to-day operations for the DMCA and copyright takedown process
• Develop, maintain, and use processes for efficiently and effectively preparing, sending, tracking, and reporting copyright takedowns
• Cook directly with IBCAP antipiracy lab on a regular basis to track non-compliant ISPs and hosting companies
• Follow up with and respond to correspondence from recipients of takedown notices
• Coordinate with content rights holders and anti-piracy monitoring vendors to ensure accuracy and measure effectiveness of takedown efforts
• Provide administrative support to attorneys in preparing materials for litigation against pirate services, distributors, and sellers of pirate services
• Keep the antipiracy team, vendors, and attorneys updated with ongoing status of DMCA and copyright takedown efforts
• Aid in sharing information with IBCAP coalition members to help support collective antipiracy goals

Skills And Qualifications

• Knowledge of or an interest in learning about technology, including the internet and related protocols and network conventions
• Interest in working with a coalition of international media companies focused on reducing copyright infringement
• Strong project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and as a collaborative member of a team

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $32.69/Hour - $44.23/Hour

Benefits: We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits. The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.