Paralegal - Subsidiary Governance

This is a Full Time Job

Please note that the position is based in Burbank, CA and will require to be at the office 4 days a week.

Do you take pride in providing high-quality paralegal support to attorneys? Do have outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills? Do you have acute attention to details and deadlines, and a proactive mindset? Are you a team player, known for keeping your cool under pressure? If you're nodding your head, then The Walt Disney Company might be right for you!

At Disney, our paralegals are highly respected legal professionals because their skills are quite simply, essential. You'd be a key member of a dynamic, fast-paced team that oversees The Walt Disney Company's international corporate subsidiary structure. This position will be part of the transformational team working to achieve the department's strategic goals to serve our dynamic global company

This position currently reports to: Paralegal Manager, the Office of the Corporate Secretary.

What You Will Do :
• Assist paralegal specialists with all aspects of entity maintenance, including handling of state and local filings relating to new entity formations, foreign qualifications, dissolutions, name changes, conversions, mergers and DBAs
• Assist with all aspects of subsidiary governance, including preparation of governing documents (bylaws, operating agreements), officer and director appointments and preparation of annual consents
• Manage corporate data and records in the legal entity management system (Diligent Entities) and electronic minute books (NetDocuments) (Diligent entities)
• Prepare and route documents for electronic signature
• Identify missing governing documents and file documents in electronic minute books
• Assist and support departmental projects as assigned; provide administrative support for other filing, entity management and subsidiary governance tasks as assigned
• Research industry best practices and make recommendations for new processes and procedures

Required Qualifications & Skills
• At least 2+ years of Paralegal experience
• Proficient knowledge of Delaware and California corporations law and Secretary of State processes, procedures, and standards
• Corporate entity management and subsidiary governance experience (preferably managing a large volume of legal entities)
• Entity management systems (CSC, Diligent Entities, GEMS or similar)
• Registered agent database (CSC Navigator or similar)
• Electronic document filing and maintenance
• Ability to manage a high volume of detailed electronic records and data
• Corporate entity management experience (preferably managing a large volume of legal entities)
• Proficient knowledge of Delaware and California corporations law and Secretary of State processes, procedures, and standards
• Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment with a strong degree of accuracy, efficiency and reliability
• Team-oriented and collaborative approach
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight
• A calm head and steady hand to deal with the unexpected
• Complete discretion handling confidential, often highly sensitive information
• A highly professional demeanor, positive outlook, and a can-do attitude

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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The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $70,000 to $93,800 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.