Job Description

The Legal Department Intern will work closely with in-house attorneys and team members to support the delivery of high-quality legal services for a wide range of matters including claims, underwriting, agency and distribution matters, contracts, litigation, human resources, privacy, regulatory compliance and licensing. The intern will perform tasks including legal research, document review and drafting, and will participate in team meetings, briefings and presentations on relevant legal and business-related matters. The intern will gain exposure to the daily operations of a corporate legal department, and a deeper understanding of insurance law and its applications.

• Assists the business unit in completing the tasks assigned to them, which often includes, but is not limited to, project work and covering the day-to-day operations of the business unit.
• Participates in training programs, workshops, and on-the-job learning opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the field or industry of the internship.
• Participates in summer internship program events, including Lunch and Learns.
• Completes assigned tasks and projects efficiently and effectively, following instructions and guidelines provided by supervisors or mentors.
• Conducts research, gathers data, and analyzes information relevant to the internship focus or assigned projects.
• Takes responsibility for administrative and support tasks of the department.
• Collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders to effectively communicate progress, challenges, and ideas, and actively participates in team meetings or discussions.
• Works on projects that provide opportunity to collaborate with other interns as well as associates in other departments, ranging from data analysis to mentors.
• Identifies and resolves issues or challenges that arise during the internship, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
• Demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, and a strong work ethic by being reliable, responsible, and maintaining a positive attitude towards assigned responsibilities.
• Develops business skills in communication and shadowing other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate records, documenting progress, and preparing reports or presentations as required by the internship program or supervisors.
• Attends business unit meetings as assigned and creates and delivers presentations.
• Seeks feedback from supervisors or mentors, actively seeking opportunities for improvement, and applying learning to enhance performance throughout the internship.
• For field roles, only: Expected to drive/travel at least 25% of working time to perform essential functions. This may involve traveling on short notice or other daily driving duties as assigned.

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school and actively pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience.
• For field roles, only: Valid driver's license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.

Location

Hybrid defined as three (3) or more days per week in the office

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Nimble Learning

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