12-Month Legal Assistant Internship

LG•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

LG Chem is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Corporate Legal Assistant Intern to join their Legal and Compliance Team. This 12-month internship offers hands-on experience in a professional legal environment, supporting the legal department with corporate governance, contract management, internal process development, and other legal and contract administrative matters. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. This program aims to prepare interns for future careers in legal services and potential positions within LG Chem. The internship is full-time and based at their corporate office in Atlanta, GA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
Familiarity with AI-assisted research tools and platforms (e.g., CoPilot).
Ability to learn and navigate a variety of document management and calendaring systems.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Current enrollment in or recent completion of paralegal certification from ABA-accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation.
Ability to collaborate across business functions and work as part of a team.
Notary Public Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate documents, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, board resolutions, and annual reports.
Maintain corporate records and minute books for the company and its subsidiaries.
Support the legal team in drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts, NDAs, and other legal documents.
Coordinate board and committee meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneys.
Assist with compliance matters, licensing, and regulatory reporting.
Manage legal databases and document management systems.
Support the legal team with routine tasks including organizing files, tracking tasks, and monitoring deadlines.
Drafting initial project updates to internal and external clients, and government agencies.
Liaise with external counsel and regulatory agencies as needed regarding billing and other administrative matters.
Process and manage outside counsel legal invoices and other legal-related invoices.
Handle expense reimbursements.
General administrative support related to contracts and legal matters.