Litigation Paralegal

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop brands. As of December28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company's website located at

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The Litigation Paralegal will be primarily responsible for assisting attorneys with a wide range of dispute-related matters including demands, subpoenas, and regulatory, administrative, state, federal and arbitration matters and actions.

The Litigation Paralegal will also support various compliance functions including, but not limited to, human resources, data privacy, and government affairs.

Job Description:

The Litigation Paralegal will perform the following duties & responsibilities:

• Conducting intake, docketing, calendaring, tracking deadlines
• Administering legal holds and discovery preparation, including document collection
• Drafting letters and other legal correspondences
• Working cross-functionally to manage a large volume of matters (e.g., collaborate with Risk Management to ensure coverage and indemnification)
• Engaging with franchisees and other stakeholders professionally as needed
• Assisting the department with the reporting, tracking, and management of data
• Supporting attorneys in other practice areas, including franchising and corporate transactional matters with various tasks such as preparation and production of franchise-related legal documents, due diligence associated with transactions, and corporate governance
• Target Salary $70k-$80k depending on experience

Minimum Requirements/Knowledge/Skills

• 2+ years applicable paralegal experience with majority in litigation
• Franchise experience a plus
• Notary public or willingness to become a notary public for the company
• Proficient in technology platforms, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as data management tools and platforms
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, and administrative skills
• Flexible and able to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion in a timely and efficient manner
• Willingness to learn and be open to suggestions/ideas to improve productivity and efficiency
• Self-starter with willingness to further develop skills as a paralegal and businessperson
• Excellent communication (speaking, writing, and listening) skills.

Minimum Education Requirements/Certifications/Licenses

Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dine Brands Global strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and/or other applicable laws and regulations in other jurisdictions.

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