Law School Intern, Office of General Counsel Litigation—Labor, Employment, and Benefits
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Essential Job Functions
- Assist and support attorneys on various labor, employment, and benefits matters, including drafting documents, tracking legislation, and preparing materials.
- Conduct legal research to assist attorneys in providing legal advice to FINRA management and departments.
- Assist in document collection and review as needed for legal matters.
- Assist in the preparation of subpoena responses.
- Attend internal labor, employment, and benefits team strategy discussions.
Education/Experience Requirements:
The ideal candidate is pursuing a J.D; candidates entering their second or third year of law school in August 2026
Strong work ethic, positive attitude and professional demeanor.
Effective communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to work with others to meet deadlines.
Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid Schedule with three days in the office weekly.
Minimal travel required.
Programs runs from June 1- August 7, 2026.
The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.
To be considered for our Summer Internship Program, please submit the following to the Internship opportunity that is the best match to your ambitions:
A cover letter (i.e. outlining your area of interest, what you hope to achieve through this program, what you can contribute to the organization and your current GPA).
Your current resume.
Note - A transcript is not required with your initial resume submission, but those students selected for an interview may be required to submit a transcript at that time.
For work that is performed in CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.
CA: Minimum Hourly Rate $25.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $34.00
CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Hourly Rate $23.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $32.00
IL*: Minimum Hourly Rate $23.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $32.00
Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Hourly Rate $25.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $34.00
MA/WA: Minimum Hourly Rate $23.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $32.00
MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Hourly Rate $25.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $34.00
NJ: Minimum Hourly Rate $25.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $34.00
NY: Minimum Hourly Rate $25.00, Maximum Hourly Rate $34.00
*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.
Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.
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To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.
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