PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON LLP

Paralegal
Program
PAUL, WEISS, RIFKIND, WHARTON & GARRISON LLP

© 2011 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
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Welcome
Paul, Weiss is a firm of more than 700 lawyers with diverse backgrounds, personalities,
ideas and interests who collaboratively provide innovative solutions to our clients’ most
critical and complex legal and business challenges. We represent the largest publicly
and privately held corporations and financial institutions in the world as well as clients in
need of pro bono assistance.
Our firm is shaped by the character of our people — their unique backgrounds,
intellectual curiosity and shared passion for the law. We believe that a broad spectrum
of experiences and ideas enhances the quality of our work and makes the firm a more
exciting place to practice law.
As a Paul, Weiss paralegal, you’ll work side by side with lawyers at the top of their
profession. You’ll gain hands-on experience working on the most interesting and
cutting-edge cases and transactions. And you will work in an environment that values
your unique contributions — your perspective, your interests and your enthusiasm for
the law.

Our Program
Our Paralegal Program will give you the opportunity to work on challenging and
high-profile matters with lawyers who are recognized leaders in their fields. In addition,
you will gain exposure to the legal field in a dynamic and intellectual environment.
Working side by side with our lawyers, you will get a firsthand view of the firm and the
legal field. Our paralegals quickly become involved as team members, providing key
assistance to the case or transaction teams to which they are assigned. Our Paralegal
Program is based in our New York office, where we offer positions in the Litigation and
Corporate Departments.
In addition to preparing those who are interested in pursuing a career in law, our
program is a great springboard to other career paths. Although many of our former
paralegals go on to attend law school, others have pursued careers in various fields,
including entertainment, government, nonprofit, financial services and education.
Areas of Practice
Litigation
Antitrust
Bankruptcy & Corporate Reorganization
E-Discovery
Employment
Environmental
Insurance
Intellectual Property Litigation
Internal Investigations
International Arbitration
Mergers & Acquisitions
Patent & Other Scientific Litigation
Product Liability
Securities Litigation
Tax
White Collar Crime & Regulatory Defense
Antitrust
Bankruptcy & Corporate Reorganization
Communications & Technology
Corporate
Capital Markets & Securities
Corporate Governance
Finance
Insurance
Investment Management
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity Transactions
Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Entertainment
Environmental
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual Property Transactions
Patent & Other Scientific Litigation
Personal Representation
Real Estate
Tax

What We Look For in a Candidate
There is no “typical” Paul, Weiss paralegal. We hire college graduates with a wide
variety of majors and diverse backgrounds.
Paul, Weiss seeks candidates who have a four-year college degree and a minimum
3.3 grade point average upon graduation.
We are looking for candidates who are motivated and detail-oriented and meet the
following qualifications:
• strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• demonstrated leadership skills
• team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic
• ability to multitask
• interest in the legal field as demonstrated through undergraduate coursework,
extracurricular activities, or jobs and internships.
Our Paralegals have majored in these
fields, among others:
• Communications
• Economics
• English
• Government
• International Business
• International Political Economy
• Journalism
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Urban Planning
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion,
national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation
or preference, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or
any other characteristic protected by law.

Gates Merriman
Litigation Paralegal
“Joining the Paul, Weiss Litigation
Department has presented me with an
excellent opportunity to gain insight
into the day-to-day components of
the litigation process. As a litigation
paralegal, I work alongside
attorneys who set the industry
standard for professionalism and
success. No matter the stage of the
litigation process, I am constantly
experiencing new challenges and
adapting the skills necessary to be a
productive and successful member of
one of the world’s premier law firms.
The insight and guidance generously
provided by the lawyers on my case
teams, combined with the general
atmosphere of friendliness and support
cultivated throughout the Paul, Weiss
community, have provided an invaluable
foundation upon which I can grow
both personally and professionally.”

Litigation Paralegal
Opportunities
Our Litigation Department has been involved in nearly every high-profile, high-stakes
litigation of its time, handling cases that will shape the financial markets, corporate
boardrooms and society for years to come. Our litigation practice encompasses the
breadth of civil and criminal litigation. We litigate in virtually every area of the law, from
white collar criminal defense to copyright, trademark and patent infringements to
securities and other complex commercial disputes.
Litigation Paralegals assist lawyers in all phases of the litigation process, from the
discovery period through trial and post-trial findings and appeals.
Your responsibilities will include:
• document organization and production
• conducting factual research
• preparing for and attending depositions
• preparing for and attending trials
• acting as liaison among various internal departments
as well as with outside agencies
Litigation Paralegals may work on
assignments in a variety of areas,
including:
• Antitrust
• Employment
• Environmental
• Insurance
• Intellectual Property
• Patent Infringement
• Product Liability
• Securities
• White Collar Crime

Neesha Mallavarapu
Corporate Paralegal
“Working at Paul, Weiss is a great
experience, especially for those
considering law school. As a
first-year corporate paralegal,
I have already gained exposure
to a wide array of corporate
transactions – from mergers and
acquisitions to financing and
investment funds-related deals.
Working as a paralegal has
confirmed my decision to attend
law school and continues to
provide insight into life after
law school. I have the opportunity
to learn about forming corporate
entities, conducting initial due
diligence, preparing forms for SEC
filings, and assisting attorneys in the
critical end stages of a deal to ensure
its successful closing. What you will
learn from working as a Paul, Weiss
paralegal is not something a
textbook can teach.”

Corporate Paralegal
Opportunities
Our Corporate Department practices across borders, industries and disciplines. Our
clients range from the world’s largest multinational corporations and international
investment banks to private equity funds, emerging businesses and entrepreneurs.
Much of the work we do for our clients grabs headlines, but we’re also behind the
scenes, helping today’s entrepreneurs and start-ups become tomorrow’s established
successes.
Corporate Paralegals assist lawyers in all stages of corporate transactions and with the
preparation of documents necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulations.
Your responsibilities will include:
• working with lawyers to prepare all documents required to form business entities,
including corporations, not-for-profit organizations, partnerships and limited liability
companies
• assisting lawyers in the preparation of documentation for amendments, withdrawals,
mergers and acquisitions, and dissolutions of corporations and partnerships
• supporting lawyers in the preparation of SEC filings related to securities offerings
and responding to the requirements of the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934 filings
• working with lawyers in the preparation for and closing of various corporate
transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings.
Corporate Paralegals may work on
various matters, including:
• Financings
• Internet and Media Transactions
• Investment Funds
• Joint Ventures
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Public Offerings
• Securities Transactions

Pro Bono Service
Paul, Weiss’s commitment to pro bono work is deeply rooted in the firm’s history
and culture. This defining tradition drives our willingness and ability to take on, as
pro bono counsel, the highest stakes, highest profile cases of our time. It also
underscores an unwavering commitment to provide free legal assistance to those
desperately in need, regardless of who they are, or how daunting or unpopular their
circumstances.
We encourage our attorneys and paralegals to get involved with pro bono representation
of individuals and groups that need our services.
Recent representations include:
• Advancing the Rights of the Disabled: We represented Disability Advocates
in a case that resulted in a ruling requiring New York state to provide supported
housing within the next four years for every eligible resident of an impacted
New York City adult home who wants it. The order follows a decision where
the court held that New York state violated the Americans with Disabilities Act
by segregating individuals with mental illnesses in adult homes.
• Supporting Social Entrepreneurs: We counsel Ashoka Fellows, entrepreneurs
who combine innovative solutions to social problems with a commitment to
bold new ideas that transform economic patterns across the world. We are
currently helping Ashoka Fellows with legal matters in South Africa, Ireland,
Nepal and Tanzania.
• Obtaining Asylum for the Persecuted: We represent numerous international
clients seeking refuge in the United States from persecution in their native
countries. We work closely with Human Rights First, the City Bar Justice Center
and Immigration Equality to obtain asylum for clients from Africa, Asia and Europe
on the basis of religious persecution, sexual orientation and HIV status, political
opinions, nationality and membership in a social group and race.
• Assisting Survivors of Human Trafficking and Violent Crimes: We are
assisting the City Bar Justice Center’s Immigrant Women & Children Project in
its efforts to assist survivors of human trafficking and victims of violent crimes
applying for lawful permanent residency in the United States.

Training &
Mentoring
Upon arriving at the firm,
paralegals attend a week-long
orientation, which includes
training seminars conducted
by partners, associates, firm
management and senior
paralegals. The training sessions
will cover not only what you will
need to know to be an effective
paralegal at Paul, Weiss but will
also focus on what you will need
to know to support the practice
group you have chosen.
Each of our paralegals is
assigned a senior paralegal
mentor to help guide them in
their first few months at
Paul, Weiss. Mentors will provide
you with advice and feedback
as you complete your first
assignments and will help you
become acclimated to the firm.

Additional Reasons to Join Paul, Weiss
Awards
• Recognized as one of the premier
law firms in New York and the U.S.
by Vault.
• Listed among The American Lawyer’s
A-List — a ranking of the nation’s top
20 law firms based on commitment
to pro bono, associate satisfaction,
diversity and financial success —
every year since the list’s inception
• Recognized by many nonprofit
organizations for its outstanding
pro bono contributions, including
the Legal Aid Society, Sanctuary
for Families, Human Rights First,
Women’s Prison Association,
Volunteers for Legal Services and
MFY Legal Services, Inc.
Paul, Weiss offers an outstanding work environment:
• Paralegals have easy access to lawyers, and our collaborative philosophy fosters
an “open-door, open-minded” environment.
• We host a variety of social events for paralegals, both inside and outside the firm,
that will enable you to get to know your colleagues.
• Attire is business casual year-round.
• Our paralegals share offices with one another.
Paul, Weiss offers competitive salary and benefits:
• Paralegals are eligible for up to 10 vacation days and three elective days per year
(pro rated in your first year).
• Paralegals have the opportunity to receive a year-end merit-based bonus which
recognizes performance and contribution.
• We offer reimbursement for the cost of enrolling in a graduate school exam
(i.e., LSAT, GRE, GMAT and MCAT) preparation course of up to $1,000 after
six months of employment. An LSAT prep course is offered at the firm throughout
the year.
• We offer reimbursement for the cost of a single graduate school examination (i.e.
LSAT, GRE GMAT, or MCAT) after six months of employment.
• We offer a $2,000 interest-free relocation loan, which is paid back through payroll
deductions.
• Paralegals are eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) plan as well as its medical
plan, short-term disability insurance and long-term disability insurance starting on
their first day of employment.
• Paralegals receive overtime pay and meal and transportation allowances when
working overtime.
• Paralegals can take advantage of the firm’s corporate discount rates at various
health clubs in New York City.

Suzanne K. Skinner
Litigation Associate, former Litigation Paralegal
“During my last year of college, I was seriously considering a career in law, but I wanted
to witness what attorneys actually did before committing myself to attending law school.
Working at Paul, Weiss gave me the opportunity to do just that. The attorneys I worked
for always explained the legal ideas behind the projects I did for them, and were a
fountain of advice when I was applying and deciding where to attend law school. After
two years here, I felt confident in my decision to attend law school. The knowledge I
gained from working as a paralegal, such as juggling many projects and staying
incredibly organized, benefited me in law school. And, more importantly, that knowledge
has helped me be a better attorney. Knowing the process behind the different stages of
a case has truly helped me gain a better understanding of them.”
Karina Yamada
Corporate Associate, former Litigation Paralegal
“I came to Paul, Weiss to gain practical work experience. As a litigation paralegal,
I had a broad range of experiences, from visiting clients’ offices in different states,
to mastering document databases and preparing eye-catching exhibits for a jury trial.
And, every step of the way, I was surrounded by boundless energy, intellect and
camaraderie of the fellow members on my case teams. Not only did my time as a
paralegal at Paul, Weiss inspire me to pursue a career in law, but the interpersonal
and technical skills I learned on the job proved valuable in law school, summer
positions and beyond. I am grateful for the opportunity to return to Paul, Weiss as an
associate and to again contribute to the high quality of service that this firm provides.”

Our Clients
Selected Clients:
AbitibiBowater
ADP
Apollo
Avenue Capital
Barclays Capital
BlackRock
Carnival
Citigroup
Discovery Channel
Edwards Lifesciences
Ericsson
General Atlantic
Kohlberg
KPS
Las Vegas Sands
Liz Claiborne
MasterCard
MTA
Oak Hill
Pfizer
Swiss Re
Talbots
Time Warner Cable
Universal American
U.S. Department of Energy
Weight Watchers International
The Wendy’s Company
Paul, Weiss represents some of the largest publicly and privately held corporations
and financial institutions in the United States and abroad as well as numerous start-up
companies, foreign governments, private equity firms and entrepreneurs.
Recent highlights of our work include:
• Representing Citigroup Inc. in successfully overturning, after only 10
months of preparation, an $8 billion lawsuit by the London-based private equity
firm Terra Firma which claimed that they were defrauded in connection with the
purchase of the music company EMI in 2007.
• Representing the U.S. Department of Energy in its $1.4 billion
loan arrangement for Nissan North America, Inc. and its $465 million loan
arrangement for Tesla Motors, Inc., both of which were part of the $25 billion
Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing loan program, meant to promote
the development of fuel-efficient vehicles in the U.S.
• Representing AbitibiBowater, Inc. in one of the largest bankruptcies of
the year after U.S. lenders refused to accept a proposed debt restructuring of
more than $8 billion of pre-petition indebtedness. Paul, Weiss obtained approval
for the newsprint giant’s chapter 11 plan of reorganization, clearing the way for the
company to emerge from bankruptcy and move forward with its restructuring.
• Representing Edwards Lifesciences in its $74 million trial victory over
Medtronic Corevalve, whose ReValving system infringed upon the transcatheter heart
valve patent held by Edwards, the global leader in the science of heart valves.
• Advising Time Warner Inc. in the closing of a $4 billion three-year revolving
credit facility with a group of lenders and Bank of America, N.A., as agent, which
replaced its existing revolving credit facility.

Options Upon Completion of the Paralegal Program
Whether you are interested in going to law or graduate school or pursuing a career in an entirely different field, the Paul, Weiss
Paralegal Program will prepare you for a world of opportunities. Some of the law schools, graduate schools and dynamic companies
our paralegals have joined include:
Law Schools:
American University Washington College of Law
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law – Yeshiva University
Boston College Law School
Brooklyn Law School
Columbia Law School
Cornell Law School
Drexel University – Earle Mack School of Law
Duke University School of Law
Emory University School of Law
Fordham University School of Law
Georgetown University Law Center
George Washington University Law School
Harvard Law School
Howard University School of Law
Marquette University Law School
New York Law School
New York University School of Law
Northwestern University School of Law
Penn State Dickinson School of Law
Rutgers School of Law – Camden
St. John’s University School of Law
Stanford Law School
Tulane Law School
UCLA School of Law
UNC School of Law
University of Chicago Law School
University of Connecticut School of Law
University of Florida – Levin College of Law
University of Michigan Law School
University of Notre Dame Law School
University of Pennsylvania Law School
University of Texas at Austin School of Law
Villanova University School of Law
Washington University School of Law
Graduate Schools:
Bernard Baruch College
Emerson College
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
New York University
Queens College
Santa Clara University
St. John’s University
Tufts University
University of Chicago
University of Iowa
Firms and Companies:
Barclays International
Bear Wagner Specialists LLC
Brennan Center for Justice
CBS
Christie’s
Citigroup Inc.
Council on Foreign Relations
Court TV
Cowen and Company
Defense Intelligence Agency
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Eli Lilly and Company
Gap, Inc.
Geico
Google Inc.
Green Street Properties
HSBC Holdings
Ischus Capital Management LLC
Kekst and Company
Kirschenbaum Bond + Partners
League of Conservation Voters (Washington, D.C.)
L’Oreal USA
Mayfair Group
Mercer Human Resource Consulting
Morgan Stanley
MTV Networks
New York City Board of Education
New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board
New York City Council
New York City Teaching Fellows
New York District Attorney’s Office
Peace Corps
Radian Group Inc.
UBS
Viacom
William J. Clinton Foundation

If you have any questions, please contact:
Nicole Weber
Head of Staff Attorney and Paralegal Programs
nweber@paulweiss.com
Michael Merrill
Paralegal Manager
mmerrill@paulweiss.com
Danielle Martin-Alston
Corporate Paralegal Coordinator, Legal Support Personnel
dmartin-alston@paulweiss.com
Katherine Jenkins
Coordinator, Legal Support Personnel
kjenkins@paulweiss.com
Jill Eiskowitz
HR Generalist, Human Resources
jeiskowitz@paulweiss.com

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