Paralegal (Subpoena Manager)

As the Paralegal - Subpoena Manager at Compass, you will be an integral part of the Legal Team primarily supporting the Litigation team.  You will also work collaboratively with other Compass teams (Real Estate, Finance, People & Culture, etc.) to assist with subpoenas, ongoing audits, litigation matters and compliance initiatives. You will be part of a group of talented legal professionals and the projects you work on challenge you to think creatively and constructively. You are energetic and collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence Compass’s legal operations and work with employees and customers across the company. Your contributions will be impactful, value driven, and you will play an instrumental role on the Compass Legal Team.

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Please note: this role is 100% in-office in our HQ NYC Office

At Compass You Will:

• Manage intake of all subpoenas and garnishment requests.
• Analyze subpoenas to determine scope, relevance and serve as point of contact for agents who are required to respond to these requests.
• Perform comprehensive research of all relevant resources in order to comply with subpoena requests.
• Coordinate with various departments within Compass to obtain all relevant and responsive documentation.
• Review and draft legal hold notices where applicable.
• Work collaboratively with other Compass teams to facilitate document retrieval and production, coordinating with internal and external counsel, consultants and agents.
• Collect, cull and prepare documents for counsel (internal and external) review and production.
• Assemble and respond to subpoena with appropriate documentation in a timely manner under attorney supervision.
• Manage and keep current records of subpoena requests in databases and trackers
• Manage garnishments, collaborating with the business to determine appropriate stakeholders.
• Participate in the development of department policies and/or procedures and assist with internal projects as assigned.
• Help with the development and implementation of processes for efficient and streamlined operations, including work flow between the Legal Team and other teams at Compass

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of litigation support experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Legal Specialist at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience managing and working in electronic discovery, internet technology, regulatory investigations and general litigation.
• Ability to review and organize numerous documents in complex legal matters.
• Proactive, problem-solving attitude and strong work ethic without extensive supervision.
• Proven ability to effectively and efficiently manage voluminous matters and projects under time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency and high aptitude with computer skills, such as MacOS, MS Office, Google Workplace, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Expertise in managing projects in electronic discovery platforms such as Relativity.

Compensation: The salary pay range for this position is $105,000 - $112,500 however, the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.