Job Description

Boutique law firm with offices in New York and Orlando is seeking bright, highly motivated individuals to join our corporate paralegal team. The ideal candidate has a rigorous academic background and excellent reading/writing skills. We are seeking applicants from all subject backgrounds (Econ, Math, Science, Music, Humanities) who have strong mastery of the English language, especially grammar. Candidates must have a commitment to hard work and a willingness to learn complex and challenging material. We have Wall Street clients so hours can be long (10-12-hour days) and unpredictable.

No past experience in our field is necessary, but a demonstrated interest in law or finance is a plus. We provide extensive training. This is a valuable opportunity to gain industry experience and develop the professional skills necessary for a successful career in corporate law or finance. We are seeking candidates who can make a 2-3-year commitment.

Who we are : Harry Jho LLC is the leading law firm in the securities finance industry. We have 30-35 employees, and a management team with a combined 80+ years of experience in this industry. We work for global financial institutions and hedge funds.

What we do : Negotiate financial contracts, which allow banks to lend money to institutional borrowers.

Our mission : To support and maintain this critical piece of global financial infrastructure, allowing the safe and efficient function of markets to transfer risks to those best able to bear them. It’s not prestigious work, but it’s essential.

Responsibilities :

• Analyze contracts
• Summarize terms
• Follow established protocols

Requirements :

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking ability
• Detail-oriented with strong proofreading and editing skills
• Clear and concise writing; Strong grasp of English grammar
• Willing to put in the work and learn a new specialty

To apply :

• Submit resume (including cumulative undergraduate GPA) and cover letter to [email protected]
• Selected candidates will be invited to complete two exercises:
• Excel
• Written

Compensation :

• $25 per hour + overtime ($37.50 per hour); Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

NOTE:

• Entry-level.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We cannot sponsor H-1B visas.
• Hybrid office. Candidates must be based in the New York City or Orlando area and be available to work on-site at our offices at least 3x/week.

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