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 CommissionFINRA Other state and government related agencies· Research and draft formal responses to the following agencies: Internal Revenue ServiceFranchise Tax BoardOther 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 courtroomEducation 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 regulationsDeveloping a relevant computer software knowledge and experience on Lexus Nexis, Westlaw, and other legal resource toolsExperience: 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