About the role#
The Law Clerk Intern works in a support capacity within the legal department, gaining exposure to civil and commercial litigation, regulatory, environmental, and employment law. This role involves a high level of interaction with field employees, customers, courts, and outside counsel. Interns are expected to commit to a full semester, with a preference for a one-year duration.
What you'll do#
- Draft legal research summaries and various legal documents.
- Assist attorneys with litigation and pre-litigation matters.
- Conserve in-house counsel time by researching, routing correspondence, and initiating telecommunications.
- Actively manage an individual case load.
- Resolve conflicts and negotiate with outside entities and individuals.
- Perform administrative duties including file maintenance, scanning, and binder creation.
- Support the legal department with additional projects as requested.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Juris Doctor candidate.
- Fluency in written and spoken English with strong communication skills.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- High level of initiative and commitment to completing assignments efficiently.
- Ability to multi-task in a complex, inter-disciplinary legal environment.
- Capacity to think creatively to collaborate and find solutions for conflict resolution.
- Previous litigation or employment experience is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Norwell, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Minimum of 20 hours per week during the school semester and 30 hours per week during the summer.
- Status: Paid internship.
