Senior Paralegal - Production
The Walt Disney Company
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 12/13/2017 9:58:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
The Walt Disney Studios encompasses the creation, production, promotion, sales, acquisition and domestic and international distribution of live-action and animated motion pictures, home entertainment releases, live stage plays, and music and soundtrack recordings.
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (WDSMP) seeks a Senior Paralegal to draft, review and negotiate contracts, and provide general legal and administrative support to WDSMP with particular emphasis on production matters. This includes: drafting and negotiating motion picture contracts for locations, leases and equipment under supervision of the project attorney; review and negotiate third party terms and conditions, purchase orders and credit applications; provide counsel and assistance to production team on matters relating to use of motion picture production forms and legal policies; preparing summaries and reports; assisting with data entry and maintaining files and databases; and assisting the legal affairs team with other special projects as may be necessary from time to time.
Responsibilities
• Draft, review and negotiate location agreements and leases for production of live action motion pictures under supervision of project attorney.
• Draft, review and negotiate equipment rental and other vendor agreements for production of live action motion pictures under supervision of project attorney.
• Compare and proofread agreements and related materials.
• Coordinate execution and distribution of approved documents.
• Prepare legal correspondence at direction of project attorney, including termination letters, extensions and amendments.
• Respond to legal inquiries; raise and escalate legal issues as necessary.
• Maintain library of agreements for locations, leases and equipment.
• Assist project attorney in preparation of restrictions memos for each motion picture production.
• Work closely with project attorney and production team on issues arising in motion picture production.
• Track and prepare reports relating to status of production agreements.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Such additional, alternative, removed or changed responsibilities as may be directed from time-to-time by a supervisor, without advance notice.
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of four years experience in contract negotiation. Experience with entertainment production and motion picture industry preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience in a law firm or media company preferred.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with Intradoc a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
• Interact well with all levels of personnel with ability to communicate clearly.
• Must be willing to take ''ownership'' of projects and think proactively.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and devise solutions and strategies with minimal supervision.
• Must have superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize high-volume work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task, excellent work ethic and commitment to managing assignments with professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented, with accurate input and proofing skills.
Required Education
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience in a law firm or media company preferred.
Company Overview
If you have an entrepreneurial drive, a winning attitude, and would enjoy working for a fun and adventurous company, please apply via www.disneycareers.com. The Walt Disney Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Information:
This position is with Walt Disney Pictures.
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