Senior Paralegal- Litigation

** This position is based at the Company’s headquarters in Burbank, CA with 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday) in the office.**

About the Role & Team:

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified, international family entertainment and media company whose operations include theme parks and resorts, filmed entertainment including motion pictures and television shows, home video products, records, consumer products, a cruise line, radio and television stations, broadcast and cable networks, Internet offerings and publishing activities.  Now is your chance to join our dedicated team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

At Corporate, you’ll team with the best in the business to build one of the most innovative global businesses in any industry. Uniquely positioned at the center of an exciting, multi-faceted Company, the Litigation Group provides support for our businesses in all aspects of legal matters, all the while gaining something valuable from the experience themselves. Come see the most interesting Company from the most interesting point of view.

Senior Paralegal – Litigation

We are seeking a Senior Paralegal to join the Corporate Legal Litigation and Employment group in Burbank, California.  This position assists in-house attorneys and outside counsel with all facets of case preparation and in a variety of litigation matters including, intellectual property, employment, personal injury, and other business matters.

What You Will Do:

• Provide support for litigation and employment matters.

• Assist with document collection from various business units.

• Review and analysis of documents using an electronic discovery database.

• Prepare responses and reports related to claims, demand letters, and litigation requests.

• Review pleadings, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.

• Assist with witness interviews and depositions.

• Assist with responding to subpoenas.

• Assist with small claims matters and wage claims.

• Review and respond to unsolicited idea submissions.

• Draft and issue legal holds.

• Manage and report information across a variety of matters.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 3 years of litigation experience in a reputable law firm or major in-house legal department.

• Ability to handle multiple cases and responsibilities simultaneously.

• Ability to conduct legal and factual research.

• Experience in document collection and electronic discovery.

• Experience in fact-finding, reporting, and document management.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills and judgment, both verbally and in writing.

Required 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.

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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $85,800.00 to $115,000.00 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.