Legal Intern
About The Position
As an intern within our Legal department, you will gain substantive legal experience in numerous areas of law, including general corporate law, contract drafting and negotiation, litigation, securities, advertising, food law, intellectual property, and more. You will have the opportunity to work on projects with various attorneys within Smucker’s in-house legal department and will also participate in meetings with internal business teams, leadership, and external counsel used by the company. Successful candidates will efficiently manage tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines for projects while maintaining a high standard of work. Candidates should ex hibit initiative by identifying areas where assistance is needed and taking proactive steps to contribute to the legal team's effectiveness .
Requirements
- 1L or 2L (current full-time student); 2L or 3L (current part-time student); Spring Starts and 3+3 students are welcome
- Interest in corporate law or obtaining in-house legal experience
- Strong academics and involvement in extracurriculars, with preferred class rank in the top 40%
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Collaborative, curious and self-motivated
- Resume must include GPA and class rank (if available)
Responsibilities
- Perform legal research
- Draft memos & prepare high-level overviews of emerging legal issues
- Assist in drafting internal policies & other company legal resources
- Document reviews related to company litigation
- Present new case law & regulations to the attorney team
Benefits
- Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
- Customized professional development sessions
- Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
- Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
- The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
- A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
- Compensation range: $18-25/hr
- Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship
- Employee discounts at our Company Store
- A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
