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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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What youll be doing
As part of the CIBC Private Wealth team youll support high-net-worth individuals families and foundations with integrated wealth management and investment counseling services. As a Corporate Paralegal youll provide general assistance to the Private Wealth Legal team on a variety of matters and projects. Youll handle traditional paralegal responsibilities including corporate secretarial functions maintaining corporate records and supporting regulatory filings. Youll also assist with drafting and revising agreements managing filing systems and performing administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and processing this role youll collaborate closely with compliance business teams and senior leaders to deliver timely and accurate legal support. Youll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced client-focused environment where your organizational skills and attention to detail make a real impact.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 2-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote.
How youll succeed
Corporate Governance Support Prepare and maintain corporate organizational and board materials including meeting agendas and minutes.
Regulatory and Legal Administration Assist with advance preparation for board meetings maintain corporate registrations and make required filings on a timely basis.
Document Management Organize maintain and update filing systems (hard copy and electronic) and retrieve information promptly.
Agreement Support Assist with drafting and revising corporate/service and advisory agreements and template forms.
Administrative Support Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings processing invoices and booking travel for the Private Wealth Legal Team.
Collaboration Work with other paralegals and attorneys to process and respond to legal notices and orders served by governmental and private parties such as subpoenas and citations.
Who you are
You have a bachelors degree and at least 3 years of administrative experience in a legal or corporate environment. Paralegal certification is preferred. Notary preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Youre detail oriented. You know that details matter. You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
Youre collaborative. Youre motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one.
Youre client focused. You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions.
Youre motivated by development. You love to learn. Youre passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.
Youre proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
You have strong communication skills both written and oral.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.
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At CIBC we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $60000- $80000 USD based on experience qualifications and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employees 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. #LI-TA
**This position does not offer visa sponsorship**
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 contact
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 MadisonEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
40Skills
Communication Interpersonal Communication Legal Practices Legal Support Report Writing Researching
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