Law Clerk Intern
About The Position
The Law Clerk will support the Legal Department by assisting with a wide range of legal matters impacting New Era. This position reports directly to the Corporate Counsel and offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate environment. The Law Clerk position is a paid full-time position (40 hours/week) during the summer of 2026 and a paid part-time position (18-20 hours/week flexible around class schedule) during the 2026-2027 school year. During the summer, you will also have the opportunity to participate in community service, team-building activities, and professional development offerings, including workshops and learning sessions on résumé building, personal branding, job searching, and public speaking.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and strong internet research skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to team objectives and work effectively in group settings
- Proactive, enthusiastic approach to problem-solving
- Self-motivated, focused, confident, and resourceful
- Strong commitment to confidentiality
- Currently enrolled in the first or second year of law school at the University at Buffalo
Responsibilities
- Review and draft various contracts and agreements, including confidentiality agreements, manufacturing agreements, license agreements, consulting agreements, trademark consents, production services agreements, and likeness/image releases
- Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and corporate entities
- Assist with trademark searches and intellectual property filings
- Maintain and update the Intellectual Property database
- Support anti-counterfeiting efforts, including eBay takedowns
- Review of New Era’s social media channels and marketing materials for compliance
- Draft contest rules and promotional guidelines
- Enter and summarize contracts in the contract management system
- Provide administrative support to the Legal Department
- Keeps all sensitive matters confidential
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- paid parking
- exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear
- professional development opportunities right here on-site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
