Legal Intern

Evans Construction • Dunwoody, GA

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About The Position

CRH Americas, Inc. is seeking a Legal Intern to join its collaborative legal department. In this hands-on role, you will report to the General Counsel of CRH Americas, Inc. and work closely with the CRH Americas Law Group to assist the operating companies with a wide variety of legal matters, including matters involving contract law, corporate law, employment law, environmental law, intellectual property, labor law, real estate law, and trial law. This is a paid internship at the Atlanta Office with a two-month commitment.

Requirements

• Pursuing a college degree, law degree, or paralegal certificate.
• Potential interest in pursuing a legal career.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint for data analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superb attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to cooperatively interact with all levels of personnel.
• Sets high standards and continually seeks a better way to do things.
• A self-starter with drive to perform at a high level with a hard-working team.

Responsibilities

• Work with the operating companies and other legal professionals on a variety of legal matters.
• Help draft documents related to a variety of administrative matters, arbitrations, and lawsuits for attorney review and assist with the filing of the same.
• Organize and maintain electronic indexes of pleadings, discovery, and exhibits.
• Assist attorneys with timely responding to subpoenas and document requests.
• Assist in maintaining database of legal forms, pleadings, and related documents.
• Help prepare document preservation requests and litigation hold notices.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and other documents for attorney review.
• Conduct research on a variety of topics and prepare memorandums for attorney review.
• Perform, review, and summarize real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy search results.
• Research state qualification requirements.
• E-File pleadings, motions, and other documents for matters in litigation or arbitration.
• Retrieve information from judicial, legislative, and industry databases.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals on a variety of legal matters as part of a team.
• Coordinate with internal and external attorneys on the management of legal matters.
• Assist in the management of the Company's corporate entity database.
• Always maintain professional demeanor while representing the Company.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree