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Job Title: Legal Intern

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Family: Legal

Department: Legal Affiliates

 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting the legal team in performing various research projects as assigned for the benefit of internal and external customers in a manner consistent with company objectives. Projects will include issue analysis, legal research, drafting memos, and assisting staff with projects requiring a quick turnaround. 

 

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Research and apply policy language, statutes, regulations, common law, and other applicable legal and risk management concepts to effectively and efficiently accomplish routine corporate and insurance-related projects.
  • Assist with the development and communication of legal information to internal and external customers.
  • Provide timely status reports concerning assigned projects to management and others as appropriate.
  • Participate in and provide input at meetings involving collective decision-making, and contributing as requested to departmental or interdepartmental projects or processes.
  • Accomplish various other duties and projects as assigned.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Must possess analytical and legal drafting skills.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with others (both orally and in writing).
  • Must possess knowledge of tort and contract law.
  • Must be able to conduct effective legal research.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to make independent decisions.
  • Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be able to effectively prioritize and manage deadlines.
  • Should be able to focus on assigned tasks for prolonged periods of time.
  • Effectively interface with external contacts, Brotherhood employees, managers, and department staff members.
  • Understanding of Lexis is a plus.
  • Mandatory computer/technology skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet).

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Active pursuit of Juris Doctorate with at least two semesters already completed. 
  • GPA of 3.0 or better is desired.