USOPC Summer Law Clerk

Description

Are you mission-driven and passionate about helping others succeed?

Do you strive to lead, follow, and act with integrity?

Are you the one who honors your commitments?

Is building trusting relationships an integral part of why you do what you do?

Do you push limits and challenge the status quo?

If you answered  YES , keep reading to discover how you can significantly contribute to Team USA's success!

Here's a summary of responsibilities :

The Law Clerk provides support and assistance to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Legal Department. This opportunity will take place from May to September 2025 (exact dates flexible).

Here’s how you ‘ll have an impact :

Perform research and write memos on legal matters.

Support measures to protect the USOPC’s intellectual property.

Assist with National Governing Body and athlete issues involving right to compete, compliance, athlete safety, disciplinary, commercial rights, and governance matters.

Analyze, draft, and revise contracts.

Assist in drafting policies and procedures to maximize operational efficiencies and provide legal guidance to the organization.

Assist USOPC lawyers in carrying out the duties and functions of the Legal Department as needed. Subject matter areas may include marketing and intellectual property, labor and employment, dispute resolution, litigation, and legal operations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Here are the skills and experience you'll need to be effective :

Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctorate degree program, with an expected graduation date in December 2025 or later

Coursework demonstrating an interest in non-profit, corporate governance, dispute resolution, mediation, negotiation, contracts, intellectual property, and / or sports law

Some experience in a legal setting

Non-profit or sport environment experience preferred

Passion for sport and the ideals of the Olympic & Paralympic Movement

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Superior writing skills

Here are the tools, equipment, & conditions :

Standard office equipment

Microsoft applications : Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

Office environment in a multi-story building on a multi-building site

Strong preference for candidate willing to work hybrid based in Colorado Springs

Regular attendance at work is an essential job function

Here's where you'll work :

Colorado Springs Downtown Headquarters

Here's some more information you need to know :

Hiring pay rate :  $20.55

This Temporary, Non- Exempt position is intended to work 40 hours per week.

Salary : $21