2027 Summer Associate - Law Clerk (St. Petersburg, FL - Hybrid or Virtual)

Summary

Raymond James is a diversified financial services firm providing investment, financial planning, capital markets, and asset management services. The Summer Associate - Law Clerk will assist the legal department with legal research projects across litigation, regulatory, and transactional practices, including preparing memoranda, reviewing agreements, and compiling case information.

Responsibilities

• Support in-house counsel and members of the legal department in conducting legal research
• May conduct or update 50 state surveys
• Perform legal research utilizing both written and electronic sources
• Prepare legal memos
• Gather and compile facts and relevant case information
• Review legal agreements
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a professional office environment
• Basic concepts, principles and practices of an assigned business unit
• Operating standard office equipment and using, or have the ability to learn, required software applications
• Ability to learn and use legal software i.e., Westlaw, Bloomberg, etc
• Operating standard office equipment
• Strong research skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Maintain professional discretion and strict privacy and confidentiality
• Read, comprehend, and apply legal information
• Manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Communicate effectively
• Utilize established procedures, processes, and checklists
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Provide a high level of customer service
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources
• No travel required
• St. Petersburg, FL (Hybrid - Preferred, or Virtual)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a professional office environment
• Basic concepts, principles and practices of an assigned business unit
• Operating standard office equipment and using, or have the ability to learn, required software applications
• Ability to learn and use legal software i.e., Westlaw, Bloomberg, etc
• Operating standard office equipment
• Strong research skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Maintain professional discretion and strict privacy and confidentiality
• Read, comprehend, and apply legal information
• Manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Communicate effectively
• Utilize established procedures, processes, and checklists
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Provide a high level of customer service
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Currently pursuing a Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degree
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources
• No travel required

Nice to Haves

• St. Petersburg, FL (Hybrid - Preferred, or Virtual)

Benefits

• Opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options.
• This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status.
• Hybrid work arrangement preferred, or virtual.