Legal Intern

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Intern for Summer 2025 to assist with a key project aimed at organizing and cataloging a variety of contracts and legal documentation, including nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). This position will involve collecting, transferring, and storing legal documents in central repositories, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the process. The ideal candidate will gain hands-on experience in legal operations and document management within a dynamic, professional environment.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Document Collection: Assist in collecting various contracts, agreements, and legal documents (including NDAs) from different departments or sources.
• Cataloging and Organization: Review and categorize contracts and legal documents, ensuring each file is correctly identified and indexed for future retrieval.
• Digital Transfer: Support the digital transfer of contracts and legal documentation to a central, secure storage system or repository.
• Compliance and Quality Control: Ensure all collected documents meet legal, regulatory, and organizational standards for storage and retrieval.
• Data Entry and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all contracts and legal documents transferred to the central repository.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the legal team, contract managers, and other departments to ensure that all relevant documents are accounted for.
• Documentation Review: Help review and summarize the contents of legal documents where necessary to facilitate proper cataloging and storage.
• Confidentiality: Ensure that all documents are handled with the highest level of confidentiality, complying with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Projects: Other opportunities to work on substantive legal and contracts-related projects are expected 

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree and currently pursuing a Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) or related field required. Successful completion of basic (1L) contracts coursework is preferred.

Experience: No paid work experience is required for this position, however, prefer experience with:

• Legal document management or administrative roles.
• Familiarity with contract law and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of electronic document storage systems (e.g., SharePoint, iManage, etc.).

Knowledge skills/other attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.), and familiarity with document management systems is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A collaborative and proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• US Citizen preferred; ability to pass a background check and security vetting required

SDI is a Federal Contractor and a drug-free workplace. By submitting an application, I confirm that I understand that the Company has a right to require me to submit to a drug test prior to employment and at any time during my employment, to the extent permitted by law.

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Learning Opportunities:

• Gain hands-on experience in legal document management, compliance, and project execution.
• Learn about contract law and various legal documents used in business operations.
• Exposure to the operations and workflow of an in-house legal team.
• Develop professional skills in organization, data management, and attention to detail.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected].

The compensation for this position ranges from $15.00 - $35.00/hr and will vary depending on factors including level of school completed and type of position requirements for skills, whether technical or non-technical.  We are committed to ensuring our interns are fairly compensated for their valuable contributions.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected]or call toll-free 877-703-1029. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Smiths Detection, Inc. participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)