Paralegal Specialist
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10103843 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Oct. 18, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
The Walt Disney Studios is at the leading edge of entertainment and technology, working with the best entertainment brands such as Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar and 20th Century Studios.
The Studio Technology Legal Group is looking for a paralegal specialist who has significant experience working on technology legal matters to assist with supporting the Studio Technology team. Given that much of the work will relate to technology products and services in the entertainment industry, familiarity with technology matters within the entertainment industry is preferred.
This paralegal specialist will work under the supervision of an attorney on drafting and negotiating agreements, advising business partners on legal issues and company policies and managing projects.
This position requires exceptional organizational skills; ability to work independently with sound judgment; a proactive mindset; acute attention to details and deadlines; and constant, effective communication with both internal business partners and third parties.
What You Will Do
The main responsibilities of this paralegal specialist will be:
- Drafting and negotiating agreements and other legal documentation related to technology, including but not limited to, software licenses, professional services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and software/system evaluation agreements.
- Preparing detailed summaries of agreement terms.
- Coordinating with various business and legal groups on complex issues.
- Tracking the status of projects and agreements.
- Proofreading and editing documents.
- Helping with special projects, as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- At least seven (7) years of paralegal experience, preferably in the technology/digital field at a reputable law firm or in-house legal department. Previous in-house experience is preferred.
- The ability to handle a high volume of work with minimal supervision.
- The ability to understand, track, and meet tight and firm deadlines and follow up, as appropriate.
- The ability to multitask in a challenging, fast-paced and results-oriented environment.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify and analyze complex issues and devise solutions and strategies.
- Strong understanding of contracts with the ability to draft contract language and integrate business issues into contracts.
- Must be detail-oriented, with accurate and thorough grammatical, writing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload efficiently and effectively.
- The ability to take direction and offer relevant solutions, as needed.
- Excellent written, verbal and listening skills.
- An ability to independently manage one’s workload but to ask for assistance when needed.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and other office-related software.
Education
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or qualifications to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as set forth by the American Bar Association and any applicable state codes.
The hiring range for this position in California is $103,500.00 to $138,800.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):
At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.