Paralegal

Paralegal

The Paralegal role will partner with the News/OTV (Owned Television Group)/Digital team and the Media Networks team, both part of the Legal Affairs, Disney Entertainment News & Networks Group.

The News/OTV/Digital team supports all of the transactional and contract needs of, and provides legal/business affairs counsel to, ABC News (including production, talent, digital, ABC News Live, audio, video archives, news services, news operations, and ABC News long form programming), the Owned Television Station Group (including program acquisition, production, talent, digital, vendors, and events), and Disney Entertainment Television Digital, as well as other miscellaneous Disney Entertainment Television business units.

The Media Networks Team provides legal support (contracts and advice/counsel) for Program Acquisitions, Franchise Management, Research & Insights, Networks Business Operations, and Cable Networks Regulatory Team.

What You Will Do:

• Support the lawyers focusing on the drafting, researching, preparation, and organization of a variety of contracts, including production, talent, NDAs, program and clip licenses, vendors, events, and other simple agreements, managing the contract process through to completion and signature.
• Assist in creating, updating, and managing forms and legal documents used by this team.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining contract and information databases.
• Facilitate deal interpretation questions under the supervision of an attorney.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Periodically, as needed, back up the paralegals on this team's NY-based group and collaborate with them on special projects.
• Assist in the clearance of program content and/or other client related projects under the management and direction of a team attorney.
• Remain up to date on company/legal practices, protocols and systems.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 1 year of related experience
• Familiarity with Contracts
• Strong organization and time management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills, including a healthy sense of humor and the ability to build professional relationships

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/or any applicable state codes

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $72,000 to $96,500 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.

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.

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 Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. 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.