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Paralegal

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OpenTable

OpenTable

1,001-5,000 employees

Online restaurant reservation and management platform

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$75k - $90kAnnually

+ Annual Cash Bonus

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Legal
Intellectual Property (IP)
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or Associate’s degree in legal services, and paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program
  • 3 or more years of experience as a paralegal or equivalent position, with intellectual property and litigation experience being strongly preferred
  • Excellent time, task, and project management skills
  • Humble and egoless team player with a sense of levity and humor
  • Highly motivated, proactive and resourceful with the ability to perform complex tasks efficiently and independently
  • Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and to respond quickly to shifting priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work closely with legal colleagues and internal stakeholders
  • Proficient with workplace productivity and efficiency tools (Microsoft Office, G Suite, etc.) and contract management systems
  • Desire and ability to learn new skills and adapt to new processes and technologies
  • Likes working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with global teams in multiple locations
Responsibilities
  • Support the KAYAK-OpenTable legal team in day-to-day legal activities involving corporate, commercial, regulatory, litigation, insurance and intellectual property matters
  • Manage an intellectual property portfolio of domestic and international trademarks and patents, including assisting in the preparation and filing of applications, disclosures, maintenance filings, responses to office actions, responding to global copyright notices, and related matters
  • Support all aspects of litigation efforts, including complying with discovery requests, responding to subpoena requests, implementing legal hold procedures, and assisting in responding to small claims and consumer complaints
  • Draft various legal documents and correspondence
  • Organize and maintain corporate documents, licensing, records, templates, forms, and correspondence
  • Perform various administrative tasks, including arranging travel, coordinating and scheduling meetings, drafting and sending legal correspondence, and scanning and storing documents
  • Undertake other duties reasonable and consistent with the position and as needed

OpenTable connects diners with a variety of restaurants through its online reservation service. Users can browse restaurants, read reviews, view menus, and make reservations easily on the platform. Diners can access this service for free, while restaurants pay a subscription fee to be listed and may incur additional charges based on reservations made through OpenTable. This model allows OpenTable to generate revenue from both subscription fees and per-reservation charges. Unlike many competitors, OpenTable not only facilitates reservations but also provides restaurants with tools to manage bookings and optimize seating. The goal of OpenTable is to enhance the dining experience for users while helping restaurants grow their business.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$50.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The partnership with Visa can drive significant new customer traffic to restaurants, benefiting both diners and restaurant owners.
  • The 'Icons' feature can attract high-end diners looking for premium dining experiences, potentially increasing reservation volumes.
  • OpenTable's continuous innovation, such as tools to avoid long lines, demonstrates its commitment to improving user experience and staying ahead of market trends.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in online restaurant reservations is intense, with new entrants and existing players constantly innovating.
  • Reliance on partnerships, like the one with Visa, may pose risks if these collaborations do not yield expected results.

What makes OpenTable unique

  • OpenTable's integration with Visa offers exclusive dining experiences for cardholders, setting it apart from other reservation platforms.
  • The launch of 'Icons' provides a curated, city-specific list of top restaurants, enhancing user experience and discovery.
  • Being part of Booking Holdings gives OpenTable a robust infrastructure and extensive market reach, unlike many standalone competitors.