College Internship Program

The following positions are available on a non-paid basis to work as a, Student intern for college credit.

Paralegal Team of Interns:

General Purpose:

Assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in Securities, Non-Profit, Sports & Entertainment, Real Estate, Corporate, Tax, Civil, or Administrative law.

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Perform legal and factual research

· Research and draft for review all related forms and applications for submission to these agencies:

Securities and Exchange Commission

FINRA

Other state and government related agencies

· Research and draft formal responses to the following agencies:

Internal Revenue Service

Franchise Tax Board

Other state and government related agencies

· Perform records research

· Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material

· Organize and analyze information

· Cross-check and validate information

· Prepare written reports

· Draft legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts and legal memoranda

· Assist in the preparation of legal arguments, applications, declarations and motions

· Prepare correspondence

· Verify and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy

· Develop and maintain an electronic databases and filing system

· Organize and track case files

· Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations

· Create and maintain law library

· Co-ordinate law office activities such as subpoena delivery

· Locate and interview witnesses

· Assist with trial preparation including witness lists, exhibits and trial binders

· Assist the lawyer in the courtroom

Education and Experience:

· Currently enrolled in a course of study in one of the following programs:

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Qualified certificate program in paralegal studies

· Paralegal certification is helpful but not required

· Developing knowledge of legal principles and practices

· Developing knowledge of legal research techniques

· Developing knowledge of legal terminology

· Developing knowledge of legal communication principles and practices

· Developing knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations

Developing a relevant computer software knowledge and experience on Lexus Nexis, Westlaw, and other legal resource tools

Experience: Entry – Mid level

Key Skills and Competencies

· research skills

· analytical skills

· critical thinking skills

· planning and organizing

· information monitoring

· strong communication skills

· stress tolerance

· attention to detail and accuracy

· confidentiality

· teamwork