Legal Graduate Assistant - Intern

External Ocean State Job Lot•North Kingstown, RI

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Graduate Assistant role at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a paid, full-time, temporary position designed to help students develop a broad knowledge of the Company and build the OSJL brand. Specifically, the Legal Graduate Assistant role will spearhead a mission-critical project focused on CMS Playbooks to maximize the efficiency of the new Contract Management System (CMS). This role aims to create a robust suite of self-service forms and fallback negotiation logic, ensuring that a comprehensive library of standardized templates is ready for deployment.

Requirements

Enrollment in a graduate program or law school is required, with strong academic credentials.
This project requires a candidate capable of parallel processing and high-volume legal drafting.
Experience using Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn and use Google platforms.
Ability to maintain focus on a high-volume drafting phase to ensure the full library is ready for deployment within the 11-week window.
Ability to work a full-time schedule.
Must have reliable transportation to attend program educational experiences at different Company locations.

Responsibilities

Draft templates and establish legal logic to build a comprehensive library for the new Contract Management System.
Categorize forms by domain, distinguishing between specific areas such as Real Estate versus Vendor Agreements.
Contribute to a project that drastically reduces the time required to generate and sign routine contracts, allowing for speedier business operations.
Ensure all business units are using the most current, legally compliant language to minimize organizational risk.
Assist in freeing up Senior Attorneys to focus on high-value strategic matters.
Work in a dual-intern structure that fosters peer review and collaborative problem-solving to ensure high-quality output.
Prepare and deliver a final presentation to OSJL executive leadership and ownership at the conclusion of the program, summarizing key projects, insights, and achievements.
Participate in weekly educational programming and development workshops designed to enhance professional skills and industry knowledge.
Attend in-person and virtual events to build relationships across the Company.
Shadow associates to gain an understanding of department roles and assist with projects in furtherance of department objectives.
Acquire an understanding of the business environment, conduct, compliance, and ethics of a retail organization.