Legal Intern

The Program

The internship is a hands-on experience where you will be working directly with the Associate General Counsel and other colleagues in the Legal Team.

This is a 10-week internship program, commencing on June 2nd and ending on August 8th.   Candidates must be available for the entire program to be considered.

In addition to your day-to-day responsibilities, you will work on a Project, culminating in a presentation to your manager and leaders in the business.

Please note this is a hybrid position requiring you to work at least 3 days in our office in our New York City.

Primary responsibilities

The Legal Intern shall perform all functions usual and incidental to such position, including the following:

• Provide legal research and administrative support to Bank’s in-house Legal Department.

• Help monitor regulatory, legislative, and judicial developments that have significance for the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York.

Skills & Experience

• Attendance at an ABA-accredited U.S. Law School and completed at least 24 credit hours towards a Juris Doctor Degree.  An undergraduate or graduate accounting or business degree is a plus.

• Familiarity with applicable software (e.g., Microsoft Office).

• Familiarity with legal research, including research on electronic databases, including Westlaw.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and express and present thoughts in an organized, clear and concise manner.

Hourly rate – $25 - $30 per hour