Bank Paralegal (Legal Process)

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What you’ll be doing 

CIBC Bank USA is hiring a Bank Paralegal (Legal Process) to join its Legal Department.  The Bank Paralegal (Legal Process) is responsible for working in collaboration with internal legal counsel, external counsel, and a small team of other paralegals to process a variety of legal orders and notices received from governmental and private parties, relating to CIBC and/or its commercial and consumer clients.  These orders and notices may include, for example, subpoenas, civil investigative demands, garnishments, levies, citations to discover assets, summons, and notices of mechanic’s liens.  As a member of the CIBC Bank USA Legal Process team, this Paralegal plays a vital role in making sure that these items are promptly responded to in compliance with applicable laws.  The successful candidate for this position will work well as a team member in a fast-paced environment, be detailed-oriented, and take initiative to increase knowledge in areas relevant to the role.   

The team member will need to be on-site in our Chicago Loop offices to receive the deliveries of legal orders and notices that take place throughout the day, whether through the US mail, courier services, or personal service; scan these items; and email them to other team members.  

This role is based in Chicago, at CIBC Bank USA’s headquarters at 120 South LaSalle Street. This role has an expected salary range of $60,000-80,000, based on experience and qualifications.  The successful candidate also may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. 

Key responsibilities  

• Receive, scan, and deliver items at our office location in Chicago’s Loop (120 South LaSalle Street) 

• Process all types of legal orders and notices that come in to the Legal Process team, such as subpo