Summer Legal Intern

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Student interns working under General Counsel and paired with members of the team of attorneys, will perform legal research on state and federal law, prepare memorandums of law, draft legal documents, draft policy documents, analyze and propose revisions to contracts and other documents, and perform research and other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Legal research, preparation of memoranda of law, drafting legal documents, drafting policy documents, document review, factual research, and other duties to assist department as assigned. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ. QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience Liberty University School of Law student who, at a minimum, has begun his or her second year of coursework. Strong academic background. Excellent research skills (including Westlaw). Superior legal writing skills. Students who have enrolled and successfully completed business track and transactional courses are preferred ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University. Strong organizational skills. Computer skills (Microsoft Package, Westlaw, etc). Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Physical and Sensory Abilities May be required to travel (areas of travel on campus and local.) May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally. Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business. Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally. Driving Requirements If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position. Time Type Part time Location Onsite The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Requirements

Liberty University School of Law student who, at a minimum, has begun his or her second year of coursework
Strong academic background
Excellent research skills (including Westlaw)
Superior legal writing skills
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University
Strong organizational skills
Computer skills (Microsoft Package, Westlaw, etc)
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
May be required to travel (areas of travel on campus and local.)
May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position

Nice To Haves

Students who have enrolled and successfully completed business track and transactional courses are preferred

Responsibilities

Legal research
Preparation of memoranda of law
Drafting legal documents
Drafting policy documents
Document review
Factual research
Other duties to assist department as assigned
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ

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