Paralegal Rights

This is a Full Time Job

Paralegal – Rights (PH)

Job Summary:

The Rights Paralegal position is part of the Rights & Participations team within Studio Legal Affairs, and is responsible for researching and analyzing contractual rights and obligations in support of Walt Disney Studios, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures and Walt Disney Animation. This Project Hire role that will allow you to join the legal team on a project with anticipated project length of 12 months, subject to extension.

Responsibilities:

Research and analyze legal contracts with respect to motion picture and allied rights and studio obligations for the studio divisions' library pictures, including Walt Disney Pictures, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight and Animation.
• Work with rights attorneys to organize legal files for review and discussion with Rights & Participations team attorneys.
• Enter information into a centralized database for picture-specific motion picture and allied rights and studio obligations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience in a law firm, media or technology company preferred
• 2 years of experience in rights management in a film or TV studio, or production company
• Understanding of distribution rights, obligations and talent restrictions
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and database systems
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with deadline pressure

Required Education

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

Additional Information:

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About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business segment we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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