Intern - Paralegal (Summer 2027)

FedEx Corporation; Moon (VA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Hybrid internship

Job summary

FedEx Corporation seeks a legal internship to assist the legal staff in Pittsburgh. The role involves researching and summarizing complex reports for attorney review, drafting documents, and coordinating various matters within the legal department.

Candidates actively pursuing a paralegal certification or degree with strong writing and research skills should apply. The position is hybrid, offers $25–$30/hour for undergraduates/graduates, and includes a $2,000 relocation stipend for those

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a paralegal certification or degree in paralegal studies.
• Prior paralegal experience preferred.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong organizational, communication and computer skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and summarize complex reports for attorney review.
• Assist planning, organizing, coordinating and tracking legal matters.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence for review by attorneys.
• Respond to information requests from other departments with reports.
• Provide timely support to outside counsel when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Organization

Communication

Education

Pursuing paralegal certification or paralegal studies degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Provide assistance to the legal staff.

Essential Functions

• Perform legal research, analysis and summary of complex reports for review by an attorney.

• Assist attorneys in planning, organizing, coordinating and tracking programs and projects associated with various legal matters handled in the legal department.

• Draft legal documents and correspondence for review and approval by attorneys.

• Responds to requests for information of other departments and prepares appropriate reports and memoranda.

• Provides timely assistance to the company’s outside counsel as requested.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Actively pursuing a paralegal certification or a degree in paralegal studies. .

Minimum Experience

Prior paralegal experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent research and writing skills.

Strong organization, human relations, communication and computer skills.

Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to; Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Job Conditions

Hours may vary due to organizational need.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred candidates are current paralegal students who are interested in building a long-term career in the paralegal field. Resumes should include the following information: email address, telephone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation.

Pay Transparency:

Immigration sponsorship is not available for intern positions. Sponsorship may be available for full-time, exempt positions, depending on the specific role and federal regulations. Note, sponsorship is never guaranteed under any circumstances.

Pay:

Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an on-site or hybrid internship or co-op experience.

Additional Details:

This position will be hybrid in Pittsburgh, PA, and candidates must live within a 50-mile radius. Employees will be required to work at a FedEx office location up to several times per week. Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10-week program.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please learn more about the E-Verify program:

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English / Spanish)