Legal Intern

JOB SUMMARY

This is a PRN role (indefinite duration), working 5-20 hours per week. (This is not a summer internship.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the tracking and implementation of new laws and regulations
• Working with outside counsel to help manage litigation and government investigations
• Legal research 
• Work with Operations and Compliance to help mitigate legal risk
• Other projects as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills                                                 
• Must be detail oriented and possess excellent follow up skills 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be organized and work well with constant priority changes
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment.  This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.

• Pursuing a law degree (2nd year or 3rd year preferred)
• Prefer experience with a law firm or in-house legal department 
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.              

• Must be able to work in sitting position, use computer and answer telephone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Office Work Environment
• Remote Work Environment

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