BUSINESS & LEGAL INTERNSHIP

TOKYOPOP is seeking interns to support our Business & Legal Department in all of their endeavors!  Our ideal candidate will be professional, highly organized and interested in law or business.

DUTIES:

• Prepare summaries of business and legal documents
• Assist in maintenance of licensing and sublicensing contracts in the database
• Conduct Internet-based research on general business and legal concepts, including trademark and copyright registration, general industry trends, and report on same
• Assist in maintaining trademark and copyright registration files and developing department files
• Provide administrative support to the legal department, as well as limited support to other departments

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Positive attitude
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of Japanese language is desired, but not required
• Must have superior communication abilities
• Able to contribute creative ideas and collaborate with others to enhance original projects
• Knowledge of American and Japanese/Asian pop culture and entertainment desired
• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision

JOB REQUIREMENT: 

• This is a Non-Paid Internship in Los Angeles
• You must enroll in an internship class and receive course credit for the work experience
• We will work around the intern’s school schedule and be flexible; however, a regular weekly schedule is required

HOW TO APPLY: 

• Please send resume and cover letter to internships(at)tokyopop(dot)com
• The subject line should say “Business & Legal Internship – [your name]”
• No phone calls please