What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at CIBC?
We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
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We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
JOB PURPOSE
The position requires close collaboration with the company's compliance and business teams, and interaction with department colleagues. The Corporate Paralegal must be able to work effectively with all levels of management, including the company's senior leaders.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Prepare and maintain corporate organizational and board materials, including meeting agendas and minutes
- Assist with advance preparation for board meetings
- Maintain corporate registrations and timely make required filings
- Maintain corporate and departmental records
- Assist with regulatory filings, such as Canadian Exemptive filings and other state filings
- Assist Private Wealth Legal team with drafting/revising corporate/service and advisory agreements and template forms
- Organize, maintain, and update filing systems (hard copies and electronic) and promptly retrieve information from files
- Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks including scheduling meetings for Private Wealth Legal Team, payment of invoices, book travel, etc.
- Collaborate with other paralegals and attorneys to appropriately process and respond to legal notices and orders served by governmental and private parties, such as subpoenas and citations to discover assets regarding CIBC client accounts
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 years of administrative experience in a legal or corporate environment preferred
- Ability to handle multiple tasks within a very fast-paced financial services company
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Paralegal certification preferred
- Notary preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
- Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
- We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
- Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
- CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contactMailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
- You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
- We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
- We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
- Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
- We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
- Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
- CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contactMailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
- You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
- We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
Job Location
IL - 181 W Madison
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
40
Skills
Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Legal Practices, Legal Support, Report Writing, ResearchingSalary : $70,000 - $80,000
