Litigation Paralegal

The Walt Disney Company•Vista, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Walt Disney World Litigation Department provides legal advice to Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. and Disney Cruise Line regarding a wide range of lawsuits and other legal issues. This Paralegal will principally manage various litigation-related and adjacent administrative tasks. "Are you interested? We encourage you to apply!"

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in a law firm or in-house legal department focused on litigation
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to perform efficiently in fast paced environment.
Ability to effectively interact with various levels of the corporation.
Ability to manage and coordinate case calendars and meet deadlines.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with experience providing paralegal services in personal injury litigation.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new lawsuits, supervising document retention and coordinating case assignments.
Support in revising written discovery and pleadings for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinate with outside counsel and internal business areas to gather documents and information to meet court deadlines.
Support in the preparation, assistance, monitoring, and reporting on trials.
Draft case correspondence.
Attend to administrative responsibilities of the Department.
Manage case calendars and deadlines.
Coordinate company responses to third-party subpoenas.
May facilitate company responses to court ordered legal processes such as UCC liens and employee wage garnishments
May coordinate company responses to consumer and government agency correspondence.
May review and respond to consumer letters regarding intellectual property.