Paralegals

About Benefits and wellness Hiring process FAQs Contact Jump to section About Benefits and wellness Hiring process FAQs Contact Step inside Davis Polk Pause Animation A top-flight paralegal program As a Davis Polk paralegal, you will work with outstanding lawyers in a collaborative environment. You will have the opportunity to grow, make your mark and achieve your goals while providing best-in-class service to our clients on their most significant matters. We offer a premier entry-level paralegal program for recent college graduates who are considering law school or a career in the corporate world. Our senior paralegals leverage a specialized skill set and their experience to support specific practices areas. We are proud that many of our senior paralegals have built their careers with the firm. Whatever your objective, you can expect substantive work, direct client contact, meaningful mentoring and ongoing professional development opportunities. Davis Polk paralegals assist our lawyers in all stages of corporate transactions and the litigation process. Paralegals work on substantive drafting assignments, conduct regulatory research, assist with corporate due diligence, and prepare court documents and presentations. Why Davis Polk Davis Polk paralegals and lawyers share how our paralegal program can be a stepping stone to a career as a lawyer. For someone considering a career in law, you are able to learn so much about the industry, and the relationship with attorneys is one of mentorship. I think it’s one of the best things you could do before going to law school. Agustin Zelikson Paralegal As a paralegal, I did a lot of substantive drafting and client communications. I fell in love with the work, and I’m so happy to have returned as an attorney in the same group. The attorneys really want the paralegals to succeed, and as an associate I’m thoughtful about how I support them in their role. Emily Mahan Associate Working with the attorneys – seeing what they do and helping out with the process – has definitely confirmed my desire to go to law school and practice law. Ranya Paul Paralegal For anyone who wants to understand what life is like as a lawyer, being a paralegal provides a front-row seat. We rely on our paralegals extensively. They’re critical members of the team and doing very important work toward the overall result. Antonio J. Perez-Marques Partner Benefits & wellness Davis Polk is committed to your well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits and wellness programs to support employees and their families throughout life’s journey. Medical, dental, vision Comprehensive physical and mental health coverage for employees and their families. Support for families Coverage for fertility treatment, financial assistance for surrogacy and adoption, paid parental leave and access to back-up childcare. Mental well-being Confidential counseling services and a free subscription to the Calm app. Generous time off All employees receive paid vacation days, plus sick days. Learn more about benefits at Davis Polk Our hiring process Step 1: Apply Step 2: Interview Step 3: Offer Step 4: Onboarding Step 1: Apply Collapse section Submit your application For entry-level positions in the United States please email your resume, cover letter, college transcript and a short academic writing sample to the relevant contact below. For all other positions and offices, please apply using the link in the job posting or the relevant contact. See local contacts Step 2: Interview Expand section Schedule your interview We may ask you to participate in one or multiple interviews. Interviews are typically conducted virtually. Step 3: Offer Expand section Review your offer All selected applicants will receive a formal offer by email, including information about firm benefits and individuals to contact for additional information. Learn more about benefits Step 4: Onboarding Expand section Begin your onboarding We pride ourselves on an engaging, informative onboarding process that will give you a good grounding in Davis Polk’s culture and systems, coupled with all the training you will need for your new role and responsibilities. FAQs What qualifications does Davis Polk look for in an entry-level paralegal? Information about What qualifications does Davis Polk look for in an entry-level paralegal? We seek college graduates with strong academic records who are motivated and detail-oriented and can manage a varied workload. Outstanding oral and written skills, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills, are required. An interest in the legal profession, as demonstrated through relevant coursework, work experience and extracurricular activities, is a plus. For corporate positions, an economics/STEM background is preferred. We hire corporate paralegals to support lawyers on transactional work across numerous practice groups, including Capital Markets, Derivatives & Structured Products, Finance, Financial Institutions and Restructuring. Our litigation paralegals support lawyers in our Antitrust & Competition, Civil Litigation, IP Litigation, and White Collar Defense & Investigations groups in all phases of the litigation practice.