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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.
We are seeking a Paralegal to join the Corporate Legal Litigation group in Anaheim, California. This position assists in-house attorneys, outside counsel, and senior litigation paralegals with all facets of case preparation, and in a variety of litigation matters including employment, personal injury, consumer and disability access.
What You Will Do
- Provide support for legal matters, including litigation and advice and counsel.
- Assist with document collection from various business units.
- Prepare responses and reports related to claims, demand letters, and litigation requests.
- Review and revise pleadings, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
- Assist with witness interviews and depositions.
- Assist with responding to subpoenas.
- Assist with small claims matters and responses to administrative complaints.
- Coordinate and attend site inspections across the Disneyland Resort premises.
- As a 24-hour operation this position requires the paralegal to be flexible with his/her schedule to attend after hours inspections and witness interviews.
- Assist with drafting and issuing legal holds.
- Assist senior level paralegals with database management including case files and subpoenas.
- At least 1 year
- 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 factual research.
- Knowledge in document collection and electronic discovery.
- Ability to demonstrate good communication skills and judgment, both verbally and in writing.
- Prior work experience at the Disneyland Resort or a Disney affiliated company is a plus.
- 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.
- This position is based at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, with 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday) in the office.
