Legal Internship - Spring 2027

Carter Mario PC; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 46,414,000 - 62,609,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carter Mario Law Firm offers law students an internship in Milford, CT to learn the personal injury process through hands-on work and academic credit when possible. Internships may be paid or unpaid and can be full-time or part-time, with potential for an employment offer after admission to the Connecticut Bar.

Interns work with attorney teams in research, drafting, case reviews, depositions, and court proceedings, receiving coaching and feedback to develop professional skills and prepare

Qualifications

• Qualifications include law school student status or recent graduate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Excellent organization and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Writing Motions including Objections to Motions to Strike, Objections to Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion to Strike Defenses, Motion to preclude experts
• Drafting complaints
• Assisting with trial preparation
• Legal Research - research on a variety of legal topics including issues related to the apportionment of claims, the statute of limitations, non‑delegable duties, issues related to civil procedure, and issues surrounding the use and admissibility of expert testimony.
• Observe depositions and mediations
• Attend court proceedings
• Administrative - Utilize the case management software system for data entry, checklists, documentation, and interoffice communication. Appropriate use of e‑mail, scanning, and other automation tools.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organization & time management

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Automation skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Legal software

Education

Law school graduate or current law school student

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Internship

Description

The Carter Mario Law Firm offers law school students the opportunity to learn the legal process of personal injury cases. Internships may be paid or unpaid for academic credit, depending on the student and law school requirements. We host interns year-round on a full-time or part-time basis. Successful internships may lead to an employment offer after admission to the Connecticut Bar.

Working with our talented attorney teams, interns participate in hands‑on work that builds legal knowledge, interpersonal skills, and professional development. Each day, interns strengthen transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, problem‑solving, and time management. Typical activities include legal research, drafting documents, participating in case review meetings and special projects, observing depositions and mediations, and attending court proceedings.

The information students learn in a classroom environment is enhanced when applied to a real‑world professional setting. Our Interns receive training, coaching, guidance, and feedback throughout their time with us. We enjoy helping interns gain knowledge and skills to prepare them for a successful career as an attorney.

Accountabilities

• Writing Motions including Objections to Motions to Strike, Objections to Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion to Strike Defenses, Motion to preclude experts
• Drafting complaints
• Assisting with trial preparation
• Legal Research - research on a variety of legal topics including issues related to the apportionment of claims, the statute of limitations, non‑delegable duties, issues related to civil procedure, and issues surrounding the use and admissibility of expert testimony.
• Observe depositions and mediations
• Attend court proceedings
• Administrative - Utilize the case management software system for data entry, checklists, documentation, and interoffice communication. Appropriate use of e‑mail, scanning, and other automation tools.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Law school graduate or current law school student.
• Paralegal experience a plus.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management to meet deadlines.
• Analytical skills to interpret information appropriately to promptly meet business and client needs.
• Customer service skills.
• Able to follow direction and to work independently and as a contributing team member.
• Detail oriented.
• Proactive.
• Automation skills - Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Adobe. Legal software experience a plus.

Salary Description

$19.00 per hour