Legal Intern

EX2 Technology LLC•Naperville, IL

About The Position

Vivacity Infrastructure Group is seeking a Legal Intern skilled in assisting General Counsel with legal research, drafting documents, managing case files and providing administrative support to join our team. As a Legal Intern, you observe or assist with client conferences and contribute to various legal projects. Our ideal candidate has completed his or her first year of law school, is dedicated to hard work, shows initiative when taking on new challenges and thrives in a team environment. In return, we offer competitive pay, professional development and experience in an innovative growth industry.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in, or starting in the fall at, an accredited law school
Research skills: Experience in legal research using tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Fastcase.
Technical skills: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal practice management software.
Organization: Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Confidentiality: The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Writing skills: Excellent written communication, with the ability to draft clear, accurate, and concise legal documents and correspondence.
Communication: Strong verbal and interpersonal skills for interacting professionally with clients, witnesses, and colleagues.
Attention to detail: A high degree of accuracy and meticulousness is required when reviewing and preparing legal documents.

Responsibilities

Legal research: Conduct in-depth research on statutes, case law, regulations, and legal articles to support case preparation and legal memoranda.
Document drafting: Help General Counsel draft a variety of legal documents, including memos, briefs, motions, complaints, clauses and contracts, under supervision.
Contracts review: Review documents for accuracy and clarity, confirm accuracy of parties, dates, payments, and scopes of work. Identify and flag potential risks and legal compliance issues.
Client support: Aid in client communication, including managing correspondence with external parties.
Administrative tasks: Handle general office duties like organizing files, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars to provide support to the legal team.