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Paralegal
RBC · Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
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In short
The paralegal will support the U.S. Litigation Team by managing discovery, legal processes, and regulatory inquiries. They will also assist with case file maintenance, budget tracking, and the preparation of internal governance reports.
What they're looking for
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Candidates should possess excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently under pressure. While prior legal experience or training is optional, an interest in finance, law, or compliance is highly valued.
About the employer
RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
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http://rbc.com/legalstuff. La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social. https://www.rbc.com/conditions-dutilisation/
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Questions about this role
- Is this RBC role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $60,000–$90,000 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 0-2 years.
The posting, in full
Job Description What is the Opportunity? As the Paralegal in the RBC Law Group, you will support the U.S. Litigation Team. You will act as a trusted advisor to manage all facets of litigation, discovery matters, regulatory inquiries and employment matters. You will interact frequently with other members of the Law Group, other functional areas of RBC (e.g., Compliance, Finance, IT), the front office (e.g., RBC’s Investment Banking and Sales and Trading business units), and third-parties, including RBC’s external counsel, opposing parties, and regulators.
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Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
As the Paralegal in the RBC Law Group, you will support the U.S. Litigation Team. You will act as a trusted advisor to manage all facets of litigation, discovery matters, regulatory inquiries and employment matters. You will interact frequently with other members of the Law Group, other functional areas of RBC (e.g., Compliance, Finance, IT), the front office (e.g., RBC’s Investment Banking and Sales and Trading business units), and third-parties, including RBC’s external counsel, opposing parties, and regulators.
What will you do?
- Overseeing, tracking and responding to all legal process received in the U.S., including subpoenas, regulatory requests, civil and regulatory complaints, and garnishments.
- Managing discovery in all aspects of litigation, including coordination with the business and functional units, organization of documents for production, and tracking litigation deadlines as part of the group’s calendar system.
- Assisting the litigation team with maintaining accurate and updated information in the case management database.
- Generating presentations for internal governance committee and board presentations and other litigation reports as requested.
- Assisting with reporting-related requests from third-parties, including RBC’s external auditors.
- Managing and updating all case files, including electronic and hard copy.
- Assisting with case budget review, analysis, and tracking of legal expenses.
- Conducting electronic communications reviews.
What do you need to succeed?
- Ability to perform responsibly without constant supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
- Excellent organizational abilities, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail while facing time pressure and competing priorities.
- Team player; able to work across organizational and geographic boundaries.
- Ability to learn and apply new information, skills and procedures.
- Sound computer skills; able to adapt and apply new technologies.
- An interest in finance, law or compliance as a career path.
- Optionally, prior experience in the legal field, or legal/paralegal education or training.
What’s in it for you?
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to build close relationships with clients
For New York/New Jersey: The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $60,000 - $90,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.
Job Skills
Communication, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Desktop Tools, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationships, Long Term Planning, Results-Oriented
Additional Job Details
Address
GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY
City
Jersey City
Country
United States of America
Work hours/week
40
Employment Type
Full time
Platform
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP
Job Type
Regular
Pay Type
Salaried
Posted Date
2026-11-12
Application Deadline
2026-11-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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