2026 Fall Associate - Paralegal/Legal Assistant - St. Petersburg, FL
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Overview
Job Description
Job Description Summary
Follow established procedures to perform tasks and receive general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and varied complexity. Some judgment is required to adapt procedures, processes, and techniques to apply to more complex assignments.Job Description
One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country couldbethe place you build a career beyond your expectations.
Our focus is onprovidingtrusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management.
At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future. Our company values associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options.
We striveto ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued,respectedand heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, ourfirmand our communities.Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisionson the basis ofmerit and business needs.
Department Overview
Raymond James Legal is committed toprovidinglegal advice that supports the Firm’s businessobjectiveswhile adhering to our core values of Client First, Conservatism, Independence, and Integrity. The Legal department’s primary mission is to: (i) provide advice that supports business unit efforts to pro-actively manage and mitigate litigation and regulatory risk; (ii) oversee litigation and regulatory enforcement matters; and (iii)assistin the execution of business transactions.
Job Summary
RaymondJamesLegalis seeking a current ParalegalStudiesor Legal Assistant Studiesstudentfor a part-timeParalegal/Legal Assistantopportunity forFallSemester2026.Under general supervision,theParalegal/Legal Assistantuses skills gained through training and experience toassistwith projects related to a variety of general litigation, corporate governance, and regulatory reporting and support tasks. The Paralegal/Legal Assistantfollows established procedures to perform tasks and receives general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and varied complexity, with latitude for independent thinking and problem solving. Some judgment isrequiredto adapt procedures,processesand techniques to apply to more complex assignments and provide unique solutions.This roleresolves routine questions and problems andrefersnew or unusual issues to a higher level. Routine contact with internal and external customers maybe requiredto obtain, clarify, or provide facts and information.
Work Schedule:Part-time;FallSemester;Monday through Friday, up to20 hours per week
Duties and Responsibilities
Specified projects and varied assignments.
Research, compile information and assist in preparing responses to regulatory authorities.
Draft standard legal and business communications in support of attorneys and paralegals, prepare legal documents and other correspondence both with and without attorney supervision.
Provide legal and administrative support services in connection with Raymond James’ entity management and corporate governance processes and systems.
Perform fact gathering and basic legal research with LexisNexis,WestLaw, and other resources.
Coordinates with various internal partners to obtain information for research and analysis.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Fundamental concepts,practicesand proceduresofa professional office environment.
Laws, legal codes, precedents, and government regulations.
Intermediate level concepts,practicesand procedures of the paralegal profession.
Principles of banking, finance, and securities industry operations.
Fundamental corporate governance with a regulated entity.
Skill in
Operating standard office equipment'sandusing, orhavethe ability tolearn, required software applications.
Assembling and organizing legal documents.
Gathering,maintaining, and organizing information and large volumes of documents.
Preparing routine legal documents, correspondence, memos, letters, and reports.
Ability to
Maintain professional discretion and strict privacy and confidentiality.
Read,comprehend, and apply legal information.
Manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines in afast pacedenvironment with frequent interruptions.
Communicate effectively.
Utilize established procedures, processes, and checklists.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Providea high levelof customer service.
Establish andmaintaineffective working relationships
Educational/PreviousExperience Requirements
Currently pursuing aParalegal Studies or Legal Assistant Studiescertificate,associate’sdegree,or bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university.
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Location
Hybrid position – St. Petersburg office
No travel.
Education
High School (HS)Work Experience
General Experience - 4 to 6 monthsWorkstyle
HybridAt Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to:
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.
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