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The candidate will be responsible for the management of a personal case load of firm’sarbitrations, infringements and estate dispute files. Duties: Infringement file management includes the oversight of federal lawsuits in conjunction with outside counsel throughout the country. Arbitration file management includes the collection by the Attorney of firm accounts that are in arrears. Estate file management includes the administration of the re affiliation of the estate of the decedent songwriter, and management of all related disputes. May also assist on other matters undertaken by the Legal Department on a regular basis. Prosecute and manage numerous copyright infringement actions throughout the U.S., including drafting motion and discovery papers, negotiating settlements, reviewing song ownership documentation, attending settlement conferences and supervising outside counsel. Prosecute and manage numerous collection arbitrations involving firm's licensed radio and TV stations, including supervising collection attorneys throughout the U.S. and negotiating settlements. Manage estate files so as to effect an orderly transition from the deceased affiliate to his/her successor. Engage in communications with estates of decedent writers, obtain new membership agreements with the estate; obtain all necessary testamentary documentation; resolve all disputes regarding the estates. Provide advice on and/or draft contracts between firm and outside vendors. Interact with other BMI attorneys and BMI management with respect to the above responsibilities. Assist other attorneys in the Legal Department on specific projects when necessary. Support firm’s Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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