Senior Paralegal

This is a Full Time Job

The Walt Disney Company is world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we’re constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. Bring your individual talents here and discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

The Walt Disney Studios encompasses the creation, production, promotion, sales, acquisition and domestic and international distribution of live-action and animated motion pictures, DVD releases, live stage plays, and music and soundtrack recordings.
Job Description
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (WDSMP) seeks a 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 project attorney; preparing summaries and reports; assisting with data entry and maintaining files and databases; and assisting the 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.
• Maintain calendar, schedule meetings and provide phone support
• General administrative duties such as copying, filing, etc.
• Such additional, alternative, removed or changed responsibilities as may be directed from time-to-time by a supervisor, without advance notice.



QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of four years experience in contract negotiation. Experience with entertainment production and motion 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.
• Fluent in English.

SPECIFIC SKILLS
• Interact well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be willing to take “ownership” of projects and think proactively.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work and work through projects with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to be flexible in all work situations.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex issues and devise solutions and strategies.
• Must have superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize workload efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented, with accurate input and proofing skills.
• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding environment while effectively meeting deadlines.
• Self starter with ability to multi-task, excellent work ethic and commitment to professionalism.