Legal & Risk Intern: Policy, Research & Compliance

After School Matters; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

After School Matters in Chicago is seeking a part- or full-time staff member to support the Legal Department in risk management, compliance, and legal research. The role involves drafting policies, creating checklists, and preparing memos while providing administrative back-up support.

The ideal candidate writes well, is detail-oriented, and eager to learn not-for-profit risk management and introductory legal concepts. The position is hybrid and pays $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a college student or graduate/law school student.
• Excellent writing skills and detail orientation are essential.
• Analytical problem solving and ability to distill key issues from information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; intermediate Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research legal topics and prepare reports or memos on findings.
• Assist with Privacy and Information Security issues.
• Develop compliance site visit forms and risk management checklists.
• Track insurance claims, background checks, and license renewal dates.
• Update and create policies and procedures; generate occasional reports.

Education

College student or law school student

Job description

After School Matters in Chicago is seeking a part- or full-time staff member to support the Legal Department in risk management, compliance, and legal research. The role involves drafting policies, creating checklists, and preparing memos while providing administrative back-up support.

The ideal candidate writes well, is detail-oriented, and eager to learn not-for-profit risk management and introductory legal concepts. The position is hybrid and pays $20 per hour.