Legal Intern

Description

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Managing Counsel and Compliance Officer, the Legal Intern assists with compliance research, government inquiries and subpoenas, and other projects as requested. 

Principle Responsibilities: 

· Establish and ensure strong processes and procedures for matter management and knowledge management within the legal and compliance functions, including records and electronic filing systems. 

· Disseminate, update, and report on legal holds and open matters. Coordinate with Information Technology Department on legal hold implementation. 

· Responsible for managing litigation discovery requirements, including document identification, retrieval, production, and calendaring of deadlines. 

· Stay informed on in-house legal department best practices and ensure the company is utilizing technology to improve compliance and reduce legal expenses. 

· Assist compliance personnel with periodic compliance reviews and testing of company departments and business lines. 

· Work with General Counsel on legal department management and ownership reporting. 

· Oversee legal and compliance department operations including space needs, equipment, technology, and workflow management. 

· Assist with the development and maintenance of department manuals, documents, and templates. Maintain legal department research subscriptions and research tools. 

· Perform miscellaneous administrative functions for General Counsel, including expense reports, travel arrangements, meeting coordination and scheduling, bar licensing and continuing education requirements. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of      outside counsel billing process and document management tools used by      legal professionals.
• Experience with      auditing or testing protocols. 
• Excellent      organizational and time management skills; self-motivated with the ability      to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal      and written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with uncertainty and change management requirements; flexible approach to new projects, requirements, and workplace demands.
• Service oriented and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software; intermediate knowledge of Excel. 

Training and Education: 

• Enrolled in law school (at least second-year) with a current overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. 
• Complete all required training as assigned.

Working Environment and Requirements to Perform Job Responsibilities

• Ability to work assigned schedule. 
• Ability to work in a shared office, private office, and/or cubicle in accordance with job duties and responsibilities. 
• Ability to be on location and/or assigned confidential location(s) for client services for all work hours. 
• Effective with shifting roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a changing work environment. 
• Ability to see computer screen, read, and complete forms
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds with the ability to push, pull, bend, reach, and sit.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time/work at a desk. 
• Ability to answer the phone in a busy environment – hear callers and be responsive. 
• Ability to work in a high intensity/fast paced work environment and be able to multi-task and prioritize.