Legal Summer Intern

Daimler Truck AG • Portland, OR

8d • $21 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role
Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

Our legal team seeks a high performing and motivated intern interested in gaining knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. The intern must work in accordance with corporate core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship position is located at DTNA’s Portland, OR location.

The legal intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of legal projects and matters under the close supervision of our highly experienced attorneys supporting product and technical compliance.
Internship will begin and conclude per semester schedule. Internship is available for 40 hours per week (time to be agreed on between intern and supervising attorney) over a portion of the summer to be agreed upon between DTNA and the prospective intern.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)
• Completed at least one (1) year toward a Juris Doctor degree program by the start of internship
• Unquestionable integrity and appropriate handling of confidential information
• Clear and flexible communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of work
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Creative mindset
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Interest in automotive industry, manufacturing, technology is preferred
• Continuous improvement mindset is preferred
• Curious and adaptable is preferred
• Technical knowledge about vehicles is preferred

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute and be a part of exciting projects that drive the future within the Daimler Trucks North America organization
• Cross functionally work with various departments to create a collaborative environment
• Assist with improving legal processes
• Attend internal client meetings, as necessary and requested
• Support responding to inquiries from government agencies such as NHTSA, EPA, or CARB: research our answers, review documents to ensure veracity, draft responses, etc
• Perform mini-audits to assemble timeline of events, communications, etc. on specified matters
• Prepare and review regulatory submissions, including Safety Act, TREAD Act, ESG filings, and audit responses as necessary
• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Benefits

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events
• Relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern