What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern position at Battery Park Authority?
Position Summary: The Summer Internship Program offers students work experience and professional guidance in several areas of the organization. Interns contribute to projects that support departmental work, develop new skills, and gain insight into their career interests. Interns will have the opportunity to explore behind the scenes of Battery Park City Authority’s innovative vision and design, complex public space management, leadership in sustainable practices, and commitment to outstanding public resources. |
Essential Duties: The Legal intern will gain a basic understanding of the fundamental legal skills that are required of attorneys working in the in-house legal department of a corporation, as well as those required of a government lawyer. The intern will perform work with, or as assigned by, BPCA’s team. The work will generally consist of researching and assisting in the drafting of legal memoranda; assisting in updating legal department procedures and templates; synthesizing various legal documents, including leases; and performing other legal work as necessary.
The selected intern will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the General Counsel and shall assist with legal research, writing, and operations. More specifically, and subject to approval by the General Counsel, the intern will perform tasks which may include:
|
Education and Experience:
|
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $22 - $23
