Summary
Join our team as a Paralegal Intern and gain exposure to elements of securities law, tax law, equity derivative sales, securities trading, and asset management. Our interns enjoy a broad range of responsibilities, including assisting paralegals in daily tasks, drafting closing documents, and preparing legal opinions for clients.
Requirements
- Enrolled at a four-year college/university (preferably in Economics, Finance or other related fields); minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an interest in financial markets
- Capacity to work in a team setting and perform tasks/projects independently
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Interest in pursuing law school or a career in law/finance is a plus
- Able to work approximately 15-20 hours a week
Responsibilities
- Draft closing documents for clients by incorporating economic terms
- Compile and consolidate legal documents for clients by summarizing transactional history
- Assist in the filing of deals with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
- Maintain detailed records of client deal history and assume responsibility for crucial administrative duties relating to those records
- Utilize Firm document management systems, databases, and other resources to track and organize many forms of documents and privileged information