Legal Intern

JOB TITLE

Legal Intern

COMPANY

Vivacity Infrastructure Group

FSLA STATUS

Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Vivacity Infrastructure Group is seeking a Legal Intern skilled in assisting General Counsel with legal research, drafting documents, managing case files and providing administrative support to join our team. As a Legal Intern, you observe or assist with client conferences and contribute to various legal projects.

Our ideal candidate has completed his or her first year of law school, is dedicated to hard work, shows initiative when taking on new challenges and thrives in a team environment. 

In return, we offer competitive pay, professional development and experience in an innovative growth industry.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Legal research: Conduct in-depth research on statutes, case law, regulations, and legal articles to support case preparation and legal memoranda.

•    Document drafting: Help General Counsel draft a variety of legal documents, including memos, briefs, motions, complaints, clauses and contracts, under supervision.

•    Contracts review:  Review documents for accuracy and clarity, confirm accuracy of parties, dates, payments, and scopes of work.  Identify and flag potential risks and       legal compliance issues.

•    Client support: Aid in client communication, including managing correspondence with external parties.

•    Administrative tasks: Handle general office duties like organizing files, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars to provide support to the legal team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

•    Currently enrolled in, or starting in the fall at, an accredited law school 

Experience

•    Research skills: Experience in legal research using tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Fastcase.

•    Technical skills: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal practice management software.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

•    Organization: Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

•    Confidentiality: The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

•    Writing skills: Excellent written communication, with the ability to draft clear, accurate, and concise legal documents and correspondence.

•    Communication: Strong verbal and interpersonal skills for interacting professionally with clients, witnesses, and colleagues.

•    Attention to detail: A high degree of accuracy and meticulousness is required when reviewing and preparing legal documents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit; use hand and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The incumbent is occasionally required to walk or stand for long periods of time. The incumbent may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent will work in a semi-quiet office environment. 

Language Skills

Communicates effectively in oral and written English technical language, both in interpreting requirements and providing reports and mentoring. 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Disclaimer

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job Descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The employer retains the right to modify or assign other duties to this position.

About Vivacity 

Vivacity Infrastructure Group designs, develops and deploys comprehensive fiber optic, wireless and related network infrastructure using a variety of unique partnerships and business models designed to meet the strategic needs and economic goals of all project stakeholders. Vivacity has two operating divisions – eX² Technology and Vivacity Networks. Together, we are Transforming America’s Infrastructure – One Partnership at a Time™. Come join us! 

Vivacity Infrastructure Group is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.