Paralegal Intern- Fall 2026

Overview

A financial institution headquartered in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Paralegal Intern to support its Legal Department. This internship offers exposure to various legal practice areas including corporate, regulatory, banking, governance, and litigation matters. The role involves reviewing contracts, extracting key terms, and performing data entry under general supervision.

This is a fully remote position with the option to work from headquarters or retail locations. Candidates must reside in one of the following states: AL, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WV, WI, WY.

Responsibilities

• Support the Legal Department on routine legal matters.
• Review contracts and extract term dates and relevant provisions.
• Perform complete and accurate data entry.
• Prioritize work and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at University of South Florida, University of Tampa, or University of South Carolina.
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and gather or direct information and data.
• Critical thinking skills with a preference for recognizing opportunities to improve office efficiency.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook) and Windows.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods, read, write, speak, and type English.
• Ability to hear and use a telephone.
• Comfortable with repetitive keystrokes.

Work Environment

• Fully remote role with optional in-person work at headquarters or retail locations.
• Must be willing to collaborate via video conferencing tools such as Microsoft Teams and Cisco WebEx.
• Standard business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Internship schedule will not exceed 29 hours per week and offers flexibility around school schedules.

Additional Information

• Internship start date: Tuesday, September 15th or Wednesday, September 16th.
• Orientation: Friday, September 18th.
• Competitive pay starting at $20 per hour.
• Internship available for Fall 2026.
• Candidates in F-1 or J-1 visa status will not be interviewed or hired; no visa sponsorship is provided.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.