Legal Support Intern

LG Group•Chicago, IL

3h•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship provides an opportunity for a current law student to gain practical legal experience by offering administrative and research support to the legal department. The intern will assist with litigation matters, document management, trial preparation, legal research, and process improvement initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. The intern will work closely with Legal Counsel and other teams within the organization.

Requirements

Current 2L or 3L student enrolled in an accredited law school.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
Effective time management and prioritization skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Positive, professional, and team-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Strong academic standing preferred.
Previous internship, clerkship, legal assistant, or administrative experience preferred.
Exposure to litigation, real estate law, construction law, or commercial law is a plus.
Interest in real estate development, construction, and commercial litigation.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong administrative and project coordination capabilities.
Eager to learn and gain practical legal experience.
Self-starter who demonstrates ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative support for ongoing litigation matters, ensuring legal records, correspondence, and case materials are properly maintained and organized.
Maintain physical and electronic legal files, organize discovery materials, exhibits, pleadings, contracts, and support documentation related to active matters.
Assist with preparation of materials, exhibits, witness files, document indexes, and administrative requirements associated with upcoming trials and hearings.
Support execution of legal department projects by tracking tasks, deadlines, deliverables, and document requests across multiple stakeholders.
Conduct basic legal research and assist in preparing templated legal documents, summaries, correspondence, and administrative filings under attorney supervision.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of procedures, tracking systems, and organizational tools to improve legal department efficiency and readiness.
Organize and maintain litigation files and support documents.
Assist with discovery document collection, organization, and tracking.
Track court deadlines, case milestones, and litigation schedules.
Coordinate document requests from internal teams and external counsel.
Prepare case binders and document packages as directed.
Assist with exhibit organization and indexing.
Support preparation of witness files and trial materials.
Coordinate logistics related to hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
Ensure records and supporting documentation are complete and accessible.
Maintain legal records and filing systems.
Organize contracts, correspondence, notices, and legal documentation.
Assist with intake and tracking of legal matters.
Maintain accurate electronic document repositories.
Perform basic legal research assignments.
Summarize findings and supporting materials.
Assist with drafting templated responses, correspondence, and legal documents.
Support preparation of reports and presentations for business stakeholders.
Monitor ongoing legal projects and upcoming deliverables.
Track action items and follow-up requirements.
Support coordination between legal, development, construction, and executive teams.