General Claims Legal Intern

New Jersey Manufacturers Ins.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch with leaders

Executive insights

Headshots

Networking events

Volunteer activities

Job summary

NJM's Summer Law Clerk Internship on the General Claims legal team in West Trenton, NJ offers hands-on research and writing, structured assignments, and networking with seasoned attorneys.

As a second-year law student, you will assist with research, maintain the General Claims Legal Index, and collaborate on projects while gaining insight into insurance defense and litigation.

Qualifications

• Student must have completed the second year of law school by the start of summer 2027.
• Commutable to our West Trenton, New Jersey office.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall - undergraduate.
• Some knowledge of insurance coverage and tort law.
• Previous legal work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with various legal research assignments and writing legal memoranda.
• May assist with various research related tasks to maintain the General Claims Legal Index, a multi-state legal resource for property and casualty insurance related issues.
• Assist the staff attorneys in other tasks.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Multitask

Written communication

Oral communication

Self-motivated

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

2L Law Student

Job description

Consider joining NJM’s 2027 Paid Summer Intern Program! This robust program includes: Lunch with leaders; featuring insights from an Executive Leadership Team member, and a former NJM intern. Opportunity to network with leaders and professionals across multiple departments. Contribute to and collaborate on meaningful work within your department. Team Intern Project: Research and present a business question to NJM leaders. NJM Seminars designed to build essential professional skills and expand knowledge of the insurance industry. Professional headshots to help enhance your personal brand. Intern Fun: Night at the Trenton Thunder Game Volunteer activities to give back to the community in which we serve Networking and social events with fellow interns, former interns, and leaders Overview NJM Insurance has a law clerk (summer) opportunity available on our General Claims legal team. Located at our West Trenton, NJ headquarters, this is a wonderful opportunity for a second-year law student to enjoy sharpening research and writing skills in this heavy research role, while collaborating with our fine legal team. The law clerk will gain work experience while performing meaningful tasks and projects. This summer internship is part of a structured program that will provide the law clerk with challenging work assignments/projects, an overall view of the business and litigation, and networking opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with various legal research assignments and writing legal memoranda.
• May assist with various research related tasks to maintain the General Claims Legal Index, a multi-state legal resource for property and casualty insurance related issues.
• Assist the staff attorneys in other tasks.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Student must have completed the second year of law school by the start of summer 2027.
• Commutable to our West Trenton, New Jersey office.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall - undergraduate.
• Some knowledge of insurance coverage and tort law.
• Previous legal work experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask.
• Self-directed worker with the ability to learn quickly and pursue Internship with enthusiasm and focus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research and communication skills, both written and oral.

The General Claims Legal Intern can pay $21-$25. Starting Rate: $21

Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.

What Makes NJM Different?

The NJM team comprises talented people who do the right thing by our policyholders and each other. You’ll be part of a financially strong and stable company that has flourished on relationships, integrity, and service for more than a century. NJM is a special place where you can propel your career, help others, and make friends—all at the same time. NJM is proud to offer our employees continuous learning options, outstanding benefits, access to wellness programs, and opportunities to give back to the communities we are privileged to serve. We have been named a Forbes America’s Best-in-State Employer for five consecutive years.

Come join us! It’s time for you to make a difference on our remarkable team.