What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Law Clerk (LG Alternative) position at Lionsgate?
Summary of Position
The Talent Acquisition team is seeking a Law Clerk / Intern for the Lionsgate Alternative Television Business and Legal Affairs department. This position provides legal support to a team of attorneys, and will be responsible for organizing and filing documents, drafting legal memoranda, performing legal research, reviewing various legal contracts, and formatting and editing correspondence, agreements, pleadings and other documentation.
Responsibilities
- Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks, competing demands, and fluctuating deadlines.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with a solid working knowledge of correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence structure to provide proofreading and editing of documents prepared by attorneys.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interface with staff, executives, departments and business partners in a collaborative, patient and tactful manner.
- Familiarity with legal documents (correspondence, contracts, pleadings) and legal terms to be able to correctly identify, index, file and retrieve information for various transactional and litigation matters.
- Highly organized and methodical to ensure proper filing, indexing and maintenance of correspondence and legal documents.
- Demonstrate high level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality to handle sensitive and / or proprietary information.
- Prepare and format basic form agreements.
- Participate in training modules
- Research niche areas of the law
- Draft legal memoranda
- Assemble, serve and file legal documents for delivery to third parties, courts, administrative agencies, in conformance with the applicable format, rules and / or requirements of the network, agency or court.
- Handle pre-filing procedures (signature verification, proofs of service, cover sheets, e-filing procedures), and case preparation (exhibit assembly, bates stamping, document indexing).
- Research and review statutes and rules of court to ascertain and follow proper procedures and forms by which matters are submitted for consideration.
Skills
Internship Details
Lionsgate Internship Program - Summer 2025
Program Dates : Tuesday, June 10th - Friday, August 15th, 2025 (10 Weeks)
The Lionsgate Internship Program is designed to identify, recruit, and develop a diverse group of students that will gain meaningful educational experiences, professional growth, and career opportunities.
Please read the following information carefully before submitting an application.
Important Dates
The Lionsgate Summer 2025 Internship program dates are : June 10th - August 15th, 2025
All interns are required to attend orientation on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025.
Details
To Apply
All candidates must submit a resume (PDF preferred) to your preferred area(s) of interest. The program offers internship opportunities in many departments, so candidates applying should keep in mind that they may be considered for departments not listed.
About the Company
Lionsgate (NYSE : LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company's film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.
Business Unit Overview
Lionsgate Alternative Television's Business and Legal Affairs department handles a high volume of development and production deals, agreements, and matters for various non-scripted television programs produced for multiples networks on behalf of its various labels, including Pilgrim Media Group, Blackfin, and Renegade. The team provides general support and advice to business executives, in-house development and production teams and other departments on various matters including talent, publicity, licensing, labor & employment, risk management, pre-broadcast content review, intellectual property, rights clearance, and litigation.
Compensation
21 per hour
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
Salary : $21
