Legal Intern

Everwise Credit Union • South Bend, IN

21d

About The Position

Position Summary: The Legal Intern will gain hands-on experience in Everwise’s Legal department by supporting daily operations, including complaint investigations, handling discovery requests, cross-department collaboration, contract review and drafting, and potential litigation tasks. The role may also involve communicating with county courts and interacting with external counsel. Additionally, the intern will complete a major project to present at the conclusion of the internship. Welcome to Everwise Credit Union Careers! Everwise Credit Union puts people’s needs first, so no matter your story or your money savvy, we meet you where you are and equip you with the confidence and tools you need to get ahead—wherever you’re going. Originally founded as Teachers Credit Union, helping people understand and manage their financial future has always been central to what we do, even as we’ve expanded our community beyond teachers. Today, we serve more than 300,000 members across nearly 60 locations in the heart of the Midwest. Through personalized resources, services, tools and unparalleled access to innovative technology, we help everyone—teenagers to retirees, business leaders to the under-served—feel more in control of their money and their future. With every interaction, we seek to fulfill our purpose of helping people grow into their dreams. Everwise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

• High level of professionalism
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word)
• Accountable for the quality of work provided, documentation and follow-up with adherence to Everwise’s service expectations.
• Accountable for maintaining the strictest of confidentiality
• High School diploma or GED
• Currently attending a college or university and have taken the intermediate level courses typically in the third year of study.
• Pursuit of degree in Law preferred

Responsibilities

• Working with team to update Legal department page, predominately the FAQs and corresponding answers.
• Reviewing and redlining contracts and collaborating with Legal team members to compare notes and recommendations.
• Assist with regulatory and legal research as needed.
• Identify and communicate the resources needed to complete the assigned project
• Research and recommend additional tools that may benefit Everwise based on the needs of the project.
• Assist in reviewing credit union procedures to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and compliance with all regulatory rules.
• Additional duties include responding to subpoenas, working with relevant regulatory bodies, and performing client counseling.

What This Job Offers

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