Maritime Law Internship: Contracts, Litigation & Insurance

Marquette Transportation; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Onsite Paducah

Networking opportunities

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

J.D. candidate

Job description

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.