What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Extern position at Pacific Seafood?
Description
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary:
The Legal Extern supports the Legal Department by assisting attorneys with legal research, contract review, regulatory compliance, policy development, litigation support, and other legal projects. This externship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in corporate legal operations while developing practical legal skills under the direct supervision of qualified attorneys.
The Legal Extern supports the Legal Department by assisting attorneys with legal research, contract review, regulatory compliance, policy development, litigation support, and other legal projects. This externship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in corporate legal operations while developing practical legal skills under the direct supervision of qualified attorneys.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Research & Analysis
1: Supporting Business Excellence
- Conduct legal research on federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and emerging legal developments.
- Prepare legal memoranda, research summaries, and written analyses.
- Review and summarize statutes, regulations, case law, and administrative guidance. Analyze legal issues and provide recommendations to supervising attorney.
2: Contract Management & Legal Documentation
- Draft, review, and edit contracts, policies, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Assist with contract management and document organization.
- Support document retention and legal recordkeeping practices.
- Ensure legal documents meet company standards and applicable legal requirements.
3: Litigation & Legal Operations
- Assist with litigation support, document management, and discovery-related projects.
- Participate in legal department meetings and discussions.
- Maintain confidential legal files and sensitive information.
- Complete special projects and legal assignments as directed by supervising attorneys.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.
What you bring to Pacific Seafood
Required
- Current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases
Preferred:
- Completion of first-year law school curriculum
- Previous professional or internship experience
- Prior experience conducting legal research or drafting legal documents
Benefits
Total Compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Pacific Seafood
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.