Paralegal Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
Disney is seeking a Paralegal to manage corporate subsidiary governance and entity maintenance. The role requires experience with domestic and international entities, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with entity management systems.

Salary: $102,000 to $136,700 (Burbank, CA); $104,200 to $143,200 (New York)
Workplace Requirements: Burbank, CA or New York, NY
Years of Experience Required: 7+ years
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and/or paralegal certification
Hard Skills Required: Entity formation and dissolution, corporate drafting, entity management systems, document management, Delaware and California corporation law
Soft Skills Required: Communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage a high-volume workload, teamwork, emotional intelligence
Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in large law firms or public companies, legal billing and budgeting, experience with legal matter management software

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Full Posting:

Job Title: Paralegal
Location: Burbank, CA or New York, NY

Overview:
Disney is seeking a Paralegal to join the Office of the Corporate Secretary, overseeing corporate subsidiary governance for The Walt Disney Company’s domestic and international entities. The role involves managing entity maintenance, corporate governance, and document preparation.

Duties:
• Manage all aspects of entity maintenance, including filings for new formations, foreign qualifications, dissolutions, name changes, conversions, mergers, and DBAs.
• Oversee subsidiary governance by preparing governing documents, officer and director appointments, and annual consents.
• Assist internal teams in preparing corporate documents, including shareholder consents, resolutions, and certificates.
• Provide guidance on Delaware and California corporation requirements, processes, and standards.
• Maintain electronic corporate minute books and records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Collaborate with outside counsel and registered agents on entity management.
• Assist in developing and managing governance guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Support department trainings and handle other corporate secretary and governance-related projects.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or paralegal certification with 7+ years of experience in corporate/subsidiary governance.
• Strong knowledge of Delaware and California corporations law.
• Experience with entity management systems (e.g., CSC, Diligent Entities).
• Proficiency in electronic recordkeeping and document management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in a large national law firm or in-house at a public company.
• Familiarity with managing a large volume of legal entities.
• Experience with legal billing, budgeting, and matter management software (e.g., Legal Tracker).

Salary:
Burbank, CA: $102,000 - $136,700
New York, NY: $104,200 - $143,200