Litigation Paralegal

The Walt Disney Company • Lake Buena Vista, FL

13d • 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 tasks. 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 deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• 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 the administrative responsibilities of the Department.
• Manage calendars and deadlines.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level