Litigation Paralegal

The Walt Disney Company•Vista, FL

16d•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

1 – 3 years’ experience in a law firm or in-house legal department
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 deadline.
Bachelor’s degree and/or qualification to be a paralegal by certification or education and work experience as set forth by the American Bar Association and any applicable state codes

Responsibilities

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