Legal Intern

Essential Duties:

The Legal intern will gain a basic understanding of the fundamental legal skills that are required of attorneys working in the in-house legal department of a corporation, as well as those required of a government lawyer. The intern will perform work with, or as assigned by, BPCA’s team. The work will generally consist of researching and assisting in the drafting of legal memoranda; assisting in updating legal department procedures and templates; synthesizing various legal documents, including leases; and performing other legal work as necessary. 

The selected intern will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the General Counsel and shall assist with legal research, writing, and operations. More specifically, and subject to approval by the General Counsel, the intern will perform tasks which may include:

• Researching and assisting in the drafting of legal memoranda pertaining to BPCA’s laws, rules, and processes 
• Assisting in the review, updating and/or development of organizational policies
• Synthesizing various real estate documents, including leases, in order to highlight changes made over time
• Assisting in the drafting of template contracts
• Performing other legal work, as needed

Education and Experience:

• Applicants must be a rising 2L or 3L student at an accredited law school who has an interest in public service with a legal focus in real estate, construction, sustainability/resiliency, employment, and procurement as demonstrated through relevant coursework or work experience
• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently