Legal Intern (Unpaid) - Colorado Springs, CO

Young Life • Colorado Springs, CO

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

This self-motivated first or second year law student will have strong motivation to research and write on important legal issues impacting a religious non-profit organization. As assigned by a supervising attorney, he or she will be asked to thoroughly analyze legal questions on issues like tax, human resources, intellectual property, corporations, international transactions, immigration, data protection and privacy, and risk management. At Young Life, our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We invite you to join us in this life-changing work, building relationships and creating spaces where young people feel seen, known, and loved.

Requirements

• Completed first year of law school at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States.
• Must be willing to take instruction and constructive criticism well.
• Must have professional desire to serve the legal needs of a non-profit, Christian missions organization.
• Must be proficient in legal research and writing.
• Must display creative problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and the personal skills necessary to interact with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Must be able to multi-task a variety of projects under tight deadline pressure.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Research global, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Analyze case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Clearly and concisely write legal memoranda and legal opinions under attorney supervision.
• Assist attorney and paralegals in consulting with Young Life staff on open legal matters.
• Participate in meetings with member of the Legal Services Department by offering ideas, input, and feedback.
• Assist in preparing contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Review and organize case files and discovery materials.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Follow up, as instructed, with outside counsel or Young Life staff with ongoing projects.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED