CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
The Paralegal/Assistant, North America provides legal, organizational, administrative, and project support to members of our Americas Legal team. This person will perform complex legal/secretarial/administrative duties, which involve contact and exposure with all levels of management and outside counsel. Support will include legal matters of varying levels of risk, necessitating the highest level of diplomacy, confidentiality, discretion, and judgment. Must be highly multitasked to meet compressed timelines and able to work long and flexible hours during special projects. Must be self-motivated, able to handle detailed projects independently, willing to learn, able to take on special projects and be good at problem solving.
Major/Key Accountabilities
Performs various legal administrative functions executing processes designed to manage legal risk. Examples include executing our legal hold process, processing settlement agreements, preparing legal correspondence, supporting litigation discovery and case preparation, maintaining calendars and schedules, making meeting arrangements, interacting with managers, internal and external counsel, court staff and law enforcement officials;
With support from internal and external legal, preparing and completing legal documents and filings for routine matters such as bankruptcy, subpoenas, garnishments, and others as needed.
Manages legal matters in Company’s billing and matter management systems;
Manages invoice processing;
Handles copying, faxing, general mail/correspondence and monitoring of the Legal email box for the Americas;
Creates quality presentation materials, reviews and appropriately edits presentations, coordinates the development of materials and works effectively with appropriate individuals and conducts follow-up for various projects and ongoing tasks and responsibilities;
Adheres to demanding timelines, maintains communication with other departments/individuals, external counsel and conducts follow-up for various projects and ongoing tasks and responsibilities;
Manages internal and external requests and works closely with all departments, as appropriate, to ensure excellent communication, follow-up, and the delivery of quality work to internal and external clients;
Assists in the achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives by working with management and other departments on special project;
Additional requirements include high level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Coupa, Brightflag and internet research tools; and
Performs other duties as necessary to meet corporate objectives.
Essential 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
Ability to work overtime, if needed
Desirable Qualifications
Paralegal certification
Creating and maintaining client and matter list
Filing documents (correspondence, notes, drafts, discovery, pleadings, etc.)
Organizing files and documents
Creating and maintaining hard copy files when necessary
Calendaring events upon request
Drafting routine correspondence
Drafting engagement letters
Regular (weekly) meeting with Americas Legal team members regarding upcoming tasks, events, deadlines and following up on status of pending tasks
Reviewing documents for information and/or privilege
Preparing reports based on review of documents and other research.
Assisting with preparation of legal filings
Experience
College degree is desirable or 8+ years previous Legal/Administrative Assistant experience
Complete and solid knowledge of MS Office, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- 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
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and support multiple high-level executives
- 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
- High level of confidentiality, business and work ethic, and discretion
- Ability to work overtime, if needed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook
- Experience using Coupa
- Experience using Brightflag
- Internet research tools proficiency
- 8+ years previous Legal/Administrative Assistant experience
- Paralegal certification
- College degree
- Creating and maintaining client and matter list
- Filing documents (correspondence, notes, drafts, discovery, pleadings, etc.)
- Organizing files and documents, creating and maintaining hard copy files when necessary
- Calendaring events upon request
- Drafting routine correspondence and engagement letters
- Reviewing documents for information and/or privilege
- Preparing reports based on review of documents and other research
- Assisting with preparation of legal filings
CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.
CHEP Insights
What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
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