What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern position at HJH Investments?
Position Overview:
This is a hybrid position in the Detroit, MI Metro Area. We are seeking a law student to join our legal team as a Legal Intern. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in commercial real estate law, including transactions, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in real estate law, excellent research and writing skills, and a keen eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and revising real estate contracts, leases, and agreements.
- Support due diligence efforts for property acquisitions and dispositions, including reviewing title reports and surveys.
- Assist in preparing documents for real estate closings, transactions and leasing.
- Research and analyze case law, statutes, and regulations affecting commercial real estate.
- Collaborate with attorneys on risk assessments and compliance matters.
- Participate in meetings with clients, brokers, and other stakeholders.
- Provide general support to the legal and real estate team as needed.
Qualifications:
- Current law student (1L, 2L, or 3L) at an accredited law school.
- Strong interest in real estate law, business transactions, and property development.
- Excellent legal research and writing skills.
- Ability to analyze contracts and identify key legal issues.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Previous experience in real estate, contracts, or transactional law (preferred but not required).
- Ability to work 20-30 hours per week
- Internship to begin in summer with an open end date that could extend into the next school year.
Benefits & Learning Opportunities:
- Hands-on exposure to commercial real estate transactions and legal issues.
- Networking opportunities with real estate professionals, attorneys, and industry leaders.
- Mentorship and training from experienced real estate attorneys.
- Potential for future employment opportunities within the firm.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, duties, or responsibilities. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
We are a boutique commercial real estate investment company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas and our mission is to protect and grow investor capital through passive syndicated commercial real estate investments. We are a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company and dedicated to ensuring our employees are challenged, supported and valued.
Our extraordinary people don’t just fit our culture. They further it. We value a team-first culture that revolves around our core values of Good Judgment, Humanity, Go-For-It-Ness (What? It's a word!), and Generosity.
Salary : $21 - $24
