Trademark Pro Paralegal

The Walt Disney Company; Birch (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPN Legal in Bristol, CT seeks a Paralegal Specialist to support trademark prosecution and enforcement within ESPN’s Legal department. You will draft and review agreements, prepare filings, and interface with in-house and outside counsel.

Key duties include managing trademark portfolios, preparing cease-and-desist letters, and handling contract drafting from term sheet to signature, with high attention to confidentiality and professional judgment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of applicable legal experience.
• Expertise in all areas of trademark prosecution and enforcement.
• Expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to solve problems with independent judgment.
• Strong communication with all levels of management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ESPN’s global trademark portfolio with US and international filings.
• Review watch notices and track infringing domains.
• Prepare cease and desist letters and process takedowns.
• Draft and review trademark and non-trademark contracts.
• Coordinate with attorneys, outside counsel, and business leads.

Skills

Trademark prosecution

Enforcement

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Independent decision-making

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Paralegal certification

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NetDocs

Tracker

Job description

ESPN Legal in Bristol, CT seeks a Paralegal Specialist to support trademark prosecution and enforcement within ESPN’s Legal department. You will draft and review agreements, prepare filings, and interface with in-house and outside counsel.

Key duties include managing trademark portfolios, preparing cease-and-desist letters, and handling contract drafting from term sheet to signature, with high attention to confidentiality and professional judgment.