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At Fried Frank, we're 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, including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans and health and wellness initiatives designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing. 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.

Position Summary:

We have an opening for a Paralegal Intern position with a potential start date in September 2026. Our team is a market-leading practice specializing in derivatives and structured products, servicing investment banks, asset management firms, and other financial institutions. Led by a distinguished partner who has been consistently recognized as a leading lawyer in his area of expertise by independent commentators such as Chambers Global and Chambers USA who ranked him Band 1 in both Capital Markets: Derivatives - USA Nationwide and Capital Markets: Structured Products - USA Nationwide, our group has been recognized as "one of the best derivatives practices in the country, without a shadow of a doubt" by Chambers USA, making the intern position an ideal opportunity for someone with an interest in law or finance.

Our interns enjoy a broad range of responsibilities, including assisting paralegals in daily tasks, drafting closing documents, and preparing legal opinions for clients. Due to the fast-paced and team-oriented nature of our work, along with the relatively small size of our team, interns are encouraged and expected to be able to work closely with attorneys and paralegals to deliver the highest level of legal representation to our clients. As an intern, you will gain exposure to elements of securities law, tax law, equity derivative sales, securities trading, and asset management.

Duties & 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
• Update data systems to track daily deal launches

Qualifications:

• Enrolled at a four-year college/university (preferably in Economics, Finance or other related fields); minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• 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, with at least one day in office preferred