Legal Intern Job Description
[Insert company name here] is an established and successful law firm specializing in [insert key areas of focus here]
We’re looking for a Legal Intern to accomplish tasks such as doing research, handling paperwork, helping attorneys with projects, taking part in client interviews, and learning about daily affairs in the legal field.
Roles & Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Help draft and edit the contract templates
- Drafted various court documents, invoices, and enclosures at attorneys’ requests.
- The legal intern may also conduct client training, perform legal research as needed, and support smaller projects as requested by the Intel lawyers responsible for providing legal support
- Assisted in putting together a standard form of a confidentiality agreement
- Organized legal memoranda and client correspondence.
- Researched documents and publications for details that would establish evidence.
- Proofed documents and submitted them to attorneys for review.
- Produced retainer agreements, contact letters, and various publications and handouts for clients
- Performed client intake and client interviews
- Prepared motions and interrogatories
- Conducted intake interviews to spot legal issues for presentation at case acceptance
- Observed and participated in client meetings, trials, mediations, and outreach
About you
- Candidate must be pursuing a Master’s Degree or Ph.D. degree in Law or related field.
- [insert number] years of legal experience which may include internships.
- Previous experience in the following areas:
- Working with confidential documents and under confidentiality obligations.
- Contract formation, preparation, negotiation, review, and drafting skills.
- Identifies key risk areas in a contract.
- Contract drafting and negotiation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What you’ll get in return
The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Medical insurance plan
- Dental insurance plan
- Vision insurance plan
- Contribution to life insurance plan
- 401k profit sharing
- Parking reimbursement
- Social, charity, and wellness events
To apply for the role or have a confidential discussion, contact us on [insert recruiter email address] or [insert recruiter phone number]