Legal Intern: Hybrid Summer Program with Mentorship

South Jersey Industries; Folsom (NJ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

South Jersey Industries invites law students to join its Ignite Internship Program as a Legal Intern for 11 weeks, June 7 to August 20, 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in corporate governance, compliance, and other legal areas within an in-house team.

The program offers mentorship, seminars, and cross‑functional exposure with leadership and other departments, culminating in visibility with the Executive Leadership Team while working a hybrid schedule from Folsom, NJ.

Qualifications

• Rising 3L at an accredited law school.
• Hybrid work schedule in Folsom, NJ.
• Ability to perform legal research and analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Work with attorneys, paralegals, and outside counsel on legal matters covering corporate law, governance, litigation, employment and labor law, utility and construction, and mergers & acquisitions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis relevant to the company’s business operations and Board of Directors.
• Attend hearings and prepare summary reports.
• Assist with contracts administration and maintaining general document workflow.
• Assist with litigation discovery.
• Prepare, review and revise internal company policies with key business stakeholders.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects and present to SJI Executive Leadership Team.
• Attend regular meetings with mentor and organizational leaders to discuss goals and development.

Skills

Hybrid schedule

Multitasking

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Rising 3L law student

Job description

South Jersey Industries invites law students to join its Ignite Internship Program as a Legal Intern for 11 weeks, June 7 to August 20, 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in corporate governance, compliance, and other legal areas within an in-house team.

The program offers mentorship, seminars, and cross‑functional exposure with leadership and other departments, culminating in visibility with the Executive Leadership Team while working a hybrid schedule from Folsom, NJ.