Summer 2027 Intern - Law - St. Petersburg, FL CLC

State Farm•Saint Petersburg, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rebecca Hendry & Associates, staff counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in St. Petersburg, Florida, is hiring a rising 3L Summer Law Intern (Class of 2028) who will have exposure to litigation and trial practice. The internship strives to provide a balanced and realistic representation of the function of Claims Litigation Counsel, as well as real-world exposure to a multitude of legal services being provided. The selected individual will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with attorneys on assigned projects, observe every phase of litigation, and will have a designated mentor throughout the internship. The internship has a full-time schedule in the summer beginning Wednesday, June 2, 2027, through Wednesday, August 11, 2027, with the potential to transition to a part-time schedule during the 2027/2028 school year. The selected intern will be paid $33/ hour and operate in a hybrid environment (combination of in-office and remote). The Summer Intern selected will also receive a $2000 Intern Stipend. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organization skills, an energetic/positive attitude, legal research knowledge, and the ability to work well under deadlines in a fast-paced working environment. Located in St. Petersburg, FL, we enjoy an active, busy civil trial practice. We provide a congenial, team-oriented, professional work environment with skilled support staff.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled as a 2L student in an ABA law school and must remain enrolled as a student for the duration of the internship.
2L students in the top half of their class
Strong research skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
Resume
Transcript for recent graduates (unofficial copy accepted)
Writing Sample (no more than 5 pages long)
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Nice To Haves

Excellent organization skills
Energetic/positive attitude
Legal research knowledge
Ability to work well under deadlines in a fast-paced working environment
Seeking law students from the local area.

Responsibilities

Exposure to litigation and trial practice.
Provide a balanced and realistic representation of the function of Claims Litigation Counsel.
Gain real-world exposure to a multitude of legal services.
Work one-on-one with attorneys on assigned projects.
Observe every phase of litigation.
Have a designated mentor throughout the internship.