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About the Role

This Financial Services Paralegal position offers an ideal opportunity for individuals with a keen interest in law or finance, working primarily with derivatives and structured products for investment banks, asset management firms, and other financial institutions. The role involves analyzing economic information to create essential client documents and provides significant exposure to professionals in securities law, tax law, equity derivative sales, securities trading, and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Draft deal documents for clients by conducting market research and incorporating economic terms
• Communicate regularly with clients and other legal counsels regarding outstanding deals
• Handle 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
• Perform research
• Draft documents
• Assist with the preparation and filing of transactional documents
• Function in a client-facing role
• Work closely with attorneys to deliver the highest caliber of legal representation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university (preferably in Economics, Finance or other related fields)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in financial markets
• Capacity to work in a team setting
• Perform tasks/projects independently
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Meet strict deadlines
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Availability/Flexibility to work a considerable amount of overtime
• Make an approximately 2-year commitment
• Interest in pursuing law school or a career in law/finance is a plus

Skills

• MS Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• VBA (plus)
• Bloomberg Terminal (plus)
• Programming languages (plus)

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2-year commitment

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $60,000 / Year Base Salary
• $95,000+ Total Annual Compensation (including overtime + bonuses)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Retirement plans
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for LSAT exam and law school application process
• Discretionary bonus

About the Company

• Fried Frank is a community of 800 lawyers and 500 business services professionals across New York, Washington, DC, London, Frankfurt, and Brussels.
• We advise leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on high-stakes M&A, securities, regulatory matters, real estate, and litigation.
• Our culture is grounded in our core values — excellence, integrity and collaboration — and is designed to foster continuous learning, meaningful mentorship, and lasting professional growth.
• We are firmly committed to pro bono service and social justice, building on a proud legacy in civil rights.
• Our inclusive talent strategy is a core part of our broader talent management efforts and we remain steadfast in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and become their best professional and personal selves.
• Our business services professionals are integral to the firm’s success, driving innovation, operational excellence and exceptional client service across all areas of the firm.
• We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• We welcome passionate, driven individuals to join us, and be part of a team where you’ll be supported, inspired and empowered to build an exceptional career.

Equal Opportunity

• Our inclusive talent strategy is a core part of our broader talent management efforts and we remain steadfast in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and become their best professional and personal selves.