Legal Intern
Salas O'Brien
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $20 - $24 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Conduct research on various legal issues, including regulatory matters, case law, and industry-specific regulations.
- Help coordinate professional licensing and registration applications for engineering and architectural practices.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, memoranda, and other legal documents under the supervision of senior legal staff.
- Assist with M&A due diligence, including data room review and summarizing findings under the supervision of legal staff.
- Help ensure the company’s compliance with relevant laws and regulations by assisting in the review and update of internal policies and procedures.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining litigation case files and other corporate legal documents and records.
- Participate in meetings with clients or other departments to understand legal needs and provide support.
- Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including preparing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and managing calendars.
- Contribute to special projects and other tasks as assigned by the legal team.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) program or recent graduate from an accredited law school.
- Strong interest in corporate law, contract law, intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, or other relevant legal areas.
- Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to drive projects forward.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
legal researchcontract draftingM&A due diligenceregulatory compliancecase law analysisdocument reviewpolicy reviewanalytical skillswriting skills
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsflexibilityinitiativediscretion
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)