Hybrid Paralegal — Global Legal Support & Projects

Brambles USA Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP is seeking a Paralegal/Assistant for North America to provide legal, organizational, administrative, and project support to the Americas Legal team. You will handle complex duties, maintain calendars, manage documents, and liaise with management, counsel, and court staff.

Flexibility and discretion are essential for this role. Ideal candidates will have paralegal certification or equivalent experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight

Qualifications

• Ability to interact professionally and confidentially with all levels of management and staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to take direction without follow up.
• Strong teamwork and team synergy skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and support multiple high-level executive positions.
• Exhibit good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, shift gears quickly and work well under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision, be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
• Must possess a high level of confidentiality, business and work ethic and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Performs various legal administrative functions executing processes designed to manage legal risk.
• Supports litigation discovery and case preparation, maintaining calendars and schedules.
• Interacts with managers, internal and external counsel, court staff, and law enforcement officials.
• Prepares and completes legal documents and filings for routine matters such as subpoenas and garnishments.
• Manages billing and matter management systems and invoice processing.
• Creates quality presentation materials and coordinates project tasks with colleagues.
• Maintains timely communication with other departments and external counsel.

Skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certification

Bachelor's degree

8+ years legal/administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Coupa

Brightflag

Internet research tools

Job description

CHEP is seeking a Paralegal/Assistant for North America to provide legal, organizational, administrative, and project support to the Americas Legal team. You will handle complex duties, maintain calendars, manage documents, and liaise with management, counsel, and court staff.

Flexibility and discretion are essential for this role. Ideal candidates will have paralegal certification or equivalent experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight