Paralegal

About the Role & Team

At Disney, our Paralegals are integral to our innovation and creative endeavors because their skills are essential to protecting our valuable intellectual property. You'd be a key member of our dynamic, fast-paced Patent department, supporting the team in managing our global patent portfolio. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop a strong foundation in patent law and operations within a leading entertainment company by assisting with a wide range of patent-related tasks.

This position requires working on-site at the office four days per week, with one day remote. The role reports directly to the Manager of Patent Operations.

What you will do :

• Assist with the preparation and filing of patent applications and related documents.
• Help maintain and update the patent docketing system (e.g., Anaqua) by accurately entering data, tracking deadlines, and assisting with other actions.
• Assist in preparing patent-related correspondence, including communications with inventors, outside counsel, and patent offices.
• Assist with managing and maintaining orderly electronic patent files and records (e.g., in NetDocuments).
• Support patent attorneys and agents with various patent-related tasks, including gathering documents and arranging meetings with inventors and other personnel.
• Assist with monitoring relevant patent department mailboxes and archiving communications.
• Perform other administrative and patent-related support tasks as assigned by the team to contribute to its success.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• At least 2 years of work experience, with a strong interest in or, ideally, some exposure to intellectual property or patent law.
• A meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively.
• A proactive, collaborative, and eager-to-learn attitude, with the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as collaboratively within a team.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a strong aptitude for learning new software applications, including patent docketing and document management systems.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior internship or work experience in a law firm or corporate legal department with exposure to IP or patents.
• Direct experience with patent docketing software such as Anaqua.
• Experience with document management systems like NetDocuments.
• Basic understanding of USPTO and PCT rules and procedures.
• Experience with Legal Tracker or similar matter management/e-billing 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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