
Corporate Legal Copyright Administration Paralegal
The Walt Disney Company
Burbank, CAThis is a Full Time Job
About the Role & Team
We are seeking a paralegal to join Disney's Corporate Legal Copyright Administration Group. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for the copyright registration, recordation, and administration of our expanding original global content. This role is under the supervision and guidance of a Director and will provide exposure to and the opportunity to work with the segments that produce content for Disney+, Hulu, Star, Walt Disney Pictures & Animation, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, 20th Studios & Television, Hollywood Records, Disney Theatrical Productions, and others.
This role is an in-office position based in Burbank, CA.
What You Will Do
• File copyright registrations and recordations with the US Copyright Office.
• Review production agreements, schedules, databases, and other reference materials to confirm the chain of title and information required for copyright.
• Secure and review physical and digital content for copyright registration purposes.
• Communicate directly with creative, legal, and business segments involved with developing and producing content.
• Perform research, prepare reports, investigate, and resolve registration inquiries.
• Populate and manage copyright data, images, and information in the Copyright Administration databases.
Required Qualifications & Skills
• A least 2 years in a paralegal role or 3 years of industry related copyright registration experience.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent verbal, analytical, and listening skills.
• Ability to independently manage one's workload, with discernment on when to seek assistance as necessary.
• Capacity to hold oneself and others accountable for results.
• Experience in reviewing agreements and confirming chain of title.
• Proficiency in multitasking within a demanding, fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Conceptual thinker exhibiting excellent judgment.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to take direction and propose relevant solutions as needed.
• Experience in reviewing agreements and confirming chain of title.
• Competence in handling highly sensitive and confidential materials.
• Quick learner with a strong emphasis on client service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other office-related software.
Education
• 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.
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Salary/Benefits
$72,000.00
- 96,500.00
per year
$72,000 - $96,500 /year USD
The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
• Medical, financial, and other benefits
Additional Information
The Walt Disney Company is a diversified, international family entertainment and media organization whose operations include theme parks and resorts, filmed entertainment such as motion pictures and television shows, theatrical productions, home video products, records, consumer products, a cruise line, radio and television stations, broadcast and cable networks, internet offerings, and publishing activities.