As a Legal Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience on the legal team. You will work closely with our legal team members, supporting various legal tasks, research projects, administrative duties, and client interactions. This internship is designed to help you develop a foundational understanding of legal practice and prepare you for a successful career in law.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist in legal research by locating relevant statutes, regulations, case law, and legal precedents.
- Summarize research findings and present them to supervising attorneys.
- Draft and prepare legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence.
- Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
- Handle phone calls, emails, and correspondence, routing inquiries to the appropriate staff.
- Provide administrative assistance, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and organizing case files.
Education and Experience:
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited law school program.
- Strong interest in pursuing a legal career and a solid understanding of basic legal concepts.
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.Apply for this job
