Paid HR Legal Compliance Intern - 12-Month Mentorship

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Utah; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah offers a 12-month, full-time internship supporting HR Legal compliance. You'll work with a collaborative legal team, maintain databases, review documents, and participate in mission-driven activities.

The role emphasizes mentorship, exposure to legal and compliance functions, and development of research and writing skills in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university program, or a recent graduate (within previous 12 months).
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential material required.
• Demonstrated computer skills with significant experience in spreadsheet, database, presentation, word processing, and e-mail software products.
• Excellent writing, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills;
• Work well in a team environment and promote the standards and teachings of the Church in the work setting.
• Ability to analyze and document complex legal situations and effectively explain them to others.
• Demonstrated initiative to complete projects and stay on task.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and experience in research.
• Experience in a legal setting is helpful but not required (training will be provided).
• Must be able to quickly learn complex processes.
• Former work with Form I-9s highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Help with special projects in support of HR Legal compliance processes
• Other duties may include assisting with the maintenance of legal databases and electronic and paper files, helping with I-9 tracking and storage, assisting with ADA and FMLA requests as needed
• Prompt, quality response to customer requests and research inquiries
• Provide back-up support on a wide variety of matters for the Director, Workforce Relations and Compliance, the Compliance Manager, and the Compliance Specialist

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Research ability

Legal document handling

Education

Currently enrolled or recent graduate

Tools

Spreadsheet

Database software

Presentation software

Word processing

Email software

Job description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah offers a 12-month, full-time internship supporting HR Legal compliance. You'll work with a collaborative legal team, maintain databases, review documents, and participate in mission-driven activities.

The role emphasizes mentorship, exposure to legal and compliance functions, and development of research and writing skills in a professional environment.