Paralegal

Company: CBRE
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Paralegal

Job ID

207178

Posted

24-Feb-2025

Service line

Corporate Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Legal

Location(s)

Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America

About The Role:

Under general direction of and as part of the Global Litigation team, as a CBRE Paralegal, you will manage subpoenas and personnel records requests and respond to document and deposition subpoenas on behalf of the Company. The CBRE Paralegal also works collaboratively with the Global Litigation team to provide support on cases, projects, and ongoing initiatives.

This job is part of the Legal Support job function. They are responsible for performing and supporting a variety of law-related activities that do not require a law degree.

What You'll Do:

• Review and run the intake of subpoenas to assess their scope, relevance and compliance with legal requirements.
• Determine the appropriate course of action for responding to subpoenas, whether for document production or personal appearance.
• Serve as a point of contact for business units and corporate departments that receive subpoenas, providing direction and guidance on responding to requests and ensuring timely compliance.
• Assist in the process of identifying, collecting, coordinating and producing documents in response to subpoenas. This may involve working with counsel to review documents for relevance and privilege, redacting sensitive information, and using e-discovery software to prepare documents for delivery.
• Answer relevant inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external counsel to respond to subpoenas with appropriate documentation in a timely manner under internal attorney supervision.
• Interface with external counsel on subpoena-related matters.
• Ensure subpoena matters are detailed and tracked in internal databases and that law firm invoices related to subpoenas are reviewed and paid in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed records of all subpoena-related activities, including dates of service, responses provided and relevant correspondence, in databases and trackers.
• Review legal hold notices where applicable.
• Support the Global Litigation team on special projects and collections matters, as needed.
• Participate in the development of department policies and/or procedures for efficient and streamlined operations.
  
  What You'll Need:
  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  
  
  • High School Diploma or GED with 3-4 years of job-related experience. A paralegal certificate from a school approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
  • Preferred candidate has Certified Legal Assistant designation or passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam and has 3+ years of litigation support experience as a Litigation Paralegal at a law firm or in-house legal department.
  • A comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts related to discovery and subpoenas is required.
  • Ability to lead multiple subpoenas simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines is essential.
  • Ability to evaluate and communicate unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
  • A preferred candidate has experience leading and working in electronic discovery platforms such as Relativity, Safari, and Legal Tracker. Sophisticated organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
    
    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
    
    Why CBRE?
    
    When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.
    
    Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.
    
    Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity!
    
    CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Paralegal position is $50,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Paralegal position is $93,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
    
    Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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