What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT House Counsel/Legal Intern position at MARYLAND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FUND?
Job Details
Description and Requirement
Maryland Auto Insurance seeks candidates to fill a part-time, contractual role in our Internship Program within the House Counsel/Legal Department. This is a part time position with a maximum of 30 hours per week for 8 weeks this summer starting June 9, 2025. This position is hybrid with both virtual and in office work. The candidate will be required to come into the office a minimum of twice per week. Wednesdays will be a required in office day for educational lunch and learn sessions.
The firm is the House Counsel Unit of Maryland Auto. We provide legal defense of civil lawsuits arising out of car accidents, insurance defense litigation.
The Intern provides support to the attorneys handling litigation.
Major Responsibilities:
Conduct client interviews and maintain contact with the client
Investigate facts of case
Interact with insurance adjusters, court personnel, adverse attorney's offices
Interact with legal secretarial staff
Conduct legal research
Draft legal pleadings and correspondence
Attend and summarize depositions
Assist in preparations and attendance at court proceedings
Perform other duties as required
Requirements:
Student in law school
Qualifications
This position does not supervise other employees. This is a part-time, non-benefited position with the core work hours being 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flextime may be available with prior supervisory approval.
Maryland Auto Insurance is a Property & Casualty Insurance carrier and independent agency of the State of Maryland. We’re located in the Locust Point neighborhood of Baltimore, featuring a variety of restaurant and shopping options in walking distance from the office.
Maryland Auto Insurance is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
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