Legal Internship - Spring 2027

Carter Mario Law Firm; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carter Mario Law Firm offers law students an opportunity to learn the personal injury process through hands-on internships, which can be paid or unpaid for academic credit.

Interns participate in legal research, drafting documents, case reviews, and observations of depositions and court proceedings. Successful internships may lead to employment after admission to the Connecticut Bar.

Qualifications

• Law school student or graduate required.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management to meet deadlines.
• Analytical skills to interpret information for clients.
• Customer service mindset and ability to work with a team.
• Able to follow direction and work independently.
• Detail oriented and proactive.
• Automation skills - Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Adobe; knowledge of legal software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents and motions as assigned.
• Assist with trial preparation and case reviews.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries.
• Observe depositions and court proceedings.
• Utilize case management software for data entry and document management.
• Communicate with team members and manage deadlines.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Automation skills

Education

Law school student or graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Adobe

Legal software

Job description

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.