Summer Intern

ADP, Inc.; Little Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Scarinci Hollenbeck in Little Falls, NJ is seeking a Summer Intern (Summer Associate) for an eight-week program. The intern will conduct legal research and provide support to all departments, with exposure to court proceedings, depositions, meetings, and real estate closings.

Qualifications include enrollment in law school as a rising 3L, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), strong time management, client confidentiality, and solid research and drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in law school as a rising 3L (JD candidate).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong time management and prioritization.
• Maintains client confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Excellent research and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal communication and written drafting abilities.
• Familiar with legal document drafting and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, certifications, declarations and pleadings.
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations and case law; prepare memoranda.
• Attend conferences, depositions, client meetings, and court appearances.
• Organize case materials and summarize information.
• Prepare for trial with briefs, exhibits, subpoenas and motions.
• Maintain calendar with court dates and meetings.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Participate in continuing education and build networks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Client confidentiality

Documentation skills

Research skills

Verbal communication

Word processing

Education

Juris Doctor candidate (3L)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Summer Intern

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1039

SUMMER ASsociate

About Scarinci Hollenbeck:

Scarinci Hollenbeck is a growing practice of over 65 experienced attorneys. Our office provides essential legal services and advice relating to our core practice groups which are Corporate Transactions, Business and Tax, Environmental, Public and Special Education, Litigation, and Real Estate. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and professional growth in an environment that supports your development and well-being, which differentiates us from most other firms.

Job Summary:

Reporting to Robert E. Levy, Litigation Partner and Summer Associate Program Director, this role is available to rising third-year law students. The Summer Associate must be willing to become admitted to practice law in NJ in the future and will be responsible for conducting legal research and providing legal support to all departments within the firm. Additionally, the firm seeks to provide Summer Associates with practical legal experience to include attendance at court proceedings, depositions, client meetings, real estate closing and public meetings. Summer Associates will be integrated into a supportive, collegial team and encouraged to balance high-caliber work with a sustainable schedule.

• Assist with drafting of documents, including Complaints, Certifications, Declarations, discovery requests, responses, brief points and other pleadings.
• Legal research of statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions; prepare legal memoranda re: same to include findings and analysis.
• Attend case management conferences, depositions, client meetings, public meetings, court appearances and participate in all section meetings.
• Assemble case materials by collecting, organizing, and summarizing information, documents, reports, and evidence.
• Prepare for trial by preparing trial briefs, exhibits, subpoenas, evidence, and motions.
• Maintain calendar by entering and updating requirements, court dates, and meetings.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Participate in continuing educational opportunities and maintain personal networks.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Education and Required Skills:

• Currently enrolled in Law school as a rising 3L
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize
• Client Confidentiality
• Documentation Skills
• Research Skills
• Verbal Communication
• Word Processing

Terms of Employment:

• Seasonal employment for eight (8) weeks (Early June – Early August)
• Compensation of $30/hour
• In office work at Little Falls, NJ location
• Non-exempt, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (one hour lunch)
• Overtime work may be required from time to time

Scarinci Hollenbeck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.