Summer Law Clerk

Independent Purchasing Cooperative•Pinecrest, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Law Clerk supports the Legal Department in providing strategic and operational legal assistance to the organization. This role offers exposure to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation support, environmental and packaging regulation (EPR), and enterprise contract management systems. The intern will conduct legal research, assist with regulatory tracking, support litigation discovery efforts, and contribute to governance documentation and compliance initiatives. This clerkship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on legal experience in a collaborative, business-focused environment.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (J.D.) program at a Tier 1 accredited law school
Completion of at least one year of law school (rising 2L or 3L at time of internship);
Strong academic credentials
Demonstrated interest in corporate law, regulatory compliance, litigation, or governance
Strong legal research and analytical skills
Ability to synthesize complex statutory and regulatory materials into concise summaries
Strong written communication skills, including ability to draft memoranda and structured legal analyses
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Strong organizational skills and ability to support document-intensive processes (including discovery and governance documentation)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with legal research platforms (e.g., Bloomberg Law, Relativity, Lawgical) preferred
Ability to work collaboratively in a professional office environment

Nice To Haves

Prior internship or work experience in a corporate legal department or law firm
Coursework in corporate law, administrative law, environmental law, or civil procedure
Experience supporting litigation or discovery processes

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing Summary of Changes documents by completing general information and drafting provision detail sections (final summary narrative to be completed by Legal leadership).
Conduct legal and regulatory research related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and other emerging regulatory frameworks; monitor and summarize regulatory developments as laws and regulations evolve.
Support the Legal team in responding to tasks received from outside consultants, including assistance with regulatory compliance initiatives and collaboration with business teams on data review and reporting processes.
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on a variety of corporate, regulatory, governance, and compliance matters.
Support litigation efforts by assisting with document collection, organization, review, and preparation of materials responsive to discovery requests.
Assist in reviewing and organizing corporate governance documents, policies, and related materials as assigned.
Support development of internal documentation, tracking logs, and process materials.
Participate in cross-functional meetings to understand business operations and provide research-based legal insights.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
All duties as reasonably assigned.