What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern position at International Maritime Group | PLLC?
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Prepare new client engagement letters and fee agreements, assist with conflict checks, organize and maintain client files and contacts.
- Prepare and edit legal documents for filing, including: proofreading, cite checking, blue-booking, formatting, producing tables of contents and authorities, assembling exhibit lists, etc.
- Review, organize, and interpret factual and technical information; generate research notes, memoranda, summaries, tables, maps, and other visuals as needed.
- Draft basic pleadings and other case-related documents under attorney supervision, including: case initiating documents, proposed orders, cover letters, FOIA requests, pro hac vice applications, etc.
- Communicate with courts, clients, experts, opposing counsel, and government officials as requested or approved by attorneys.
- Communicate with IMG’s litigation team about notable case developments and helping to ensure IMG’s web page and social media sites are all up-to-date.
- Participate in conference calls and meetings when relevant to the position and/or assigned projects.
- General administrative assistance (scanning, proofreading, taking meeting minutes, updating database of case descriptions).
- Current law students or recent law school graduates and members of the Bar.
- Excellent analytic, legal writing and communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills, and ability to handle demanding responsibilities in a high volume environment.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with client personnel as well as representatives of other companies and adversaries.
- The ability to organize, set priorities among multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and function calmly under pressure.
- An early riser who works well under extreme pressure of deadlines and unexpected demands— including occasional evening and weekend work.
- An individual who is flexible, punctual, professional, honest, reliable, neat, and composed.
- A good sense of humor is essential.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team, including with remote staff, and to maintain confidential information.
- An individual with emotional intelligence and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
- Interest in and knowledge of maritime or international trade law issues is a plus.
- Extreme proficiency with Adobe and basic Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, etc.).
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint (for Case Management).
- Experience with Westlaw (legal research).