Legal Intern - 2027 Summer

Marquette Transportation; Paducah (KY); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid internship

Onsite Paducah

Networking opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Marquette Transportation in Paducah, KY offers a paid summer internship for a J.D. candidate to gain hands-on exposure to maritime law, contracts, litigation support, insurance, and finance.

The role focuses on drafting and reviewing contracts, building a contract database, and collaborating with in-house and outside counsel. The internship is onsite in Paducah, running June 1, 2027 to July 31, 2027, with flexibility on dates.

Qualificações

• Pursuing a J.D. degree with strong research and writing abilities.
• Interest in maritime law, transportation, or related industries.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Willingness to travel to New Orleans or other locations as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with contract drafting and review.
• Support creation of a contract database.
• Work with internal legal and claims teams and outside counsel on files.
• Communicate with Marquette's marine insurance broker.
• Support day-to-day tasks and special projects.

Conhecimentos

Research

Writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Formação académica

J.D. candidate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Principal Responsibilities

Gain exposure to maritime law and the Jones Act, contracts, litigation, insurance, and finance. Assist with contract drafting and review. Support creation of a contract database. Work with internal legal and claims teams and outside counsel on claims and litigation files. Communicate with Marquette's marine insurance broker. Assist with day-to-day tasks and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a law degree (J.D. candidate). Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with attention to detail. Interest in maritime law, transportation, or related industries preferred. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with internal teams and outside counsel. Creative thinker who is comfortable generating new ideas and trying innovative approaches. Team-oriented with strong communication skills and a willingness to take initiative. Willingness and ability to travel to New Orleans or other locations as needed.

Why Join Us?

Gain hands-on legal experience across a broad range of practice areas, from contract drafting to litigation support. Become part of a cornerstone industry in our region and learn about what makes the maritime industry unique. Networking opportunities throughout the Company and with other summer interns. Inclusive and diverse culture.

This is a paid summer internship opportunity located onsite in Paducah, KY, with internship dates ranging from June 1, 2027 to July 31, 2027 (can be flexible on dates).