What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern position at American Petroleum Institute?
Job Summary
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is looking to hire a legal intern with superb research and organizational skills. Interns are expected to have an understanding of legal research techniques, strong writing skills, and desire to clearly articulate legal information. Interns will be exposed to a variety of areas, with primary focus on administrative law and process. Will assist attorneys with researching specific questions of law and policy, preparing legal memoranda.
Projects and Tasks
- Preform legal research and prepare legal memoranda.
- Assist attorneys in summarizing and presenting laws and regulations affecting API offices
- Assist in document management and discovery requests.
Qualifications
- At least one year of law school.
- Administrative law preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements
- Able to remain in a stationary position working on a computer
- Move about the office to access office machinery, meeting rooms, etc.
- Operate a computer and other office machinery such as printers and copy machines
- Transport items and equipment up to 25 lbs. on occasion
Travel Requirements
- Up to 25%
This job outline describes the typical accountabilities and requirements of the position and should not be construed as an all-encompassing description of every duty performed by or expected of the incumbent.
EEO Statement
API is an equal opportunity employer, and diversity is a core value. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Our success in maintaining a reputation for professional excellence depends on selecting the best-qualified candidates. Achieving this objective means that no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decisions), genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, credit information, the status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual offense, or any prohibited basis under federal, state or local law.
API is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department via email at HumanResources@api.org.
