Job Posting Title:
Senior Paralegal SpecialistReq ID:
10158964Job Description:
The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Senior Paralegal Specialist to join the Employment Legal group in Burbank, California. This role will serve as a flexible utility player providing broad paralegal support across the team, with the ability to shift priorities in a high-volume environment. This position is based at the Company's headquarters in Burbank, CA, with a requirement to be in the office four days a week (Monday through Thursday).
The successful candidate for this Senior Paralegal Specialist position will be an integral part of Disney’s Employment Law team, which handles employment matters from the routine to the revolutionary affecting the entire Disney enterprise – Disney Experiences; Disney Entertainment (including but not limited to Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, FX, National Geographic and ABC Studios); and ESPN. As a Senior Paralegal Specialist, you will provide guidance and support on a variety of employment matters. You will work independently while also collaborating with attorneys and others on the Employment Legal team and with internal clients.
What You Will Do:
Your role is critical in ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality as you:
- Provide guidance and support on a wide variety of employment matters affecting the entire Disney enterprise.
- Demonstrate expertise in understanding and utilizing document storage, tracking and reporting databases.
- Draft summaries of investigation files.
- Draft and issue legal holds.
- Organize and maintain electronic file systems and records.
- Gather and assemble information and documents for responses to administrative charges and mediation briefs.
- Manage and respond to requests for employee and payroll records, including gathering, reviewing, and organizing responsive materials.
- Assemble information and documentation for administrative charges, responses to demand letters and mediation briefs.
- Handle contract drafting and administration in support of the Senior Manager, Contracts.
- Draft, proofread, and adapt communications and work product to internal clients and external counterparties.
- Exercise excellence in judgment and strategic thinking when communicating information to attorneys and business clients.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 8+ years of paralegal experience in litigation and/or employment law in a reputable law firm or major in-house legal department.
- Expertise in conducting legal and factual research.
- Ability to work independently on sensitive, complex and/or high-risk matters.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively to meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism and courtesy.
- Demonstrated expert ability to maintain utmost confidentiality when dealing with privileged, high-profile, and highly sensitive information.
- Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail.
- Experience in fact-finding, reporting, and document management.
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive subjects in an accessible way.
- Ability to identify relevant information and exercise independent and excellent judgment in distilling and presenting information to attorneys and internal clients.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience managing corporate entities, preferably in high-volume environments.
- Proficiency with legal entity management systems (e.g., CSC, Diligent Entities).
Education:
- 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 any applicable state codes.
Job Posting Segment:
Corporate Legal GroupJob Posting Primary Business:
Employment and ImmigrationPrimary Job Posting Category:
ParalegalEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Burbank, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-08-26Skills Required
- 8+ years of paralegal experience in litigation and/or employment law at a reputable law firm or major in-house legal department
- Expertise in conducting legal and factual research
- Ability to work independently on sensitive, complex, and/or high-risk matters
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively to meet deadlines
- High level of professionalism and courtesy
- Expert ability to maintain confidentiality when handling privileged, high-profile, and highly sensitive information
- Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
- Experience in fact-finding, reporting, and document management
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive subjects in an accessible way
- Ability to identify relevant information and exercise independent judgment in distilling and presenting information to attorneys and internal clients
- Experience managing corporate entities, preferably in high-volume environments
- Proficiency with legal entity management systems such as CSC or Diligent Entities
- Bachelor's degree and/or qualifications to be a paralegal through certification, education, and work experience under American Bar Association and applicable state codes
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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