Intern - Legal

Are you looking to make an impactful difference in your work, yourself, and your community? Why settle for just a job when you can land a career? At ICW Group, we are hiring team members who are ready to use their skills, curiosity, and drive to be part of our  journey as we strive to transform the insurance  carrier space. We're proud to be in business for over 50 years, and its change agents like yourself that will help us continue to deliver our mission to create the best insurance experience possible.

Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today. We strive to make both our  internal and external communities better everyday! Learn more about why you want to be here!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the intern is to perform general assistance and support duties, assist in planning and implementing projects; and perform related duties as assigned.  The ideal candidate must be prompt, professional, and ready to learn new things as they pertain to the insurance industry and the department assigned. The internship provides the opportunity for students to gain practical experience in specific departments in the insurance industry. You must be ready and willing to commit to up to 25 hours per week and 3-5 days a week for the 3-month duration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with daily department tasks.

• Builds cooperative relationships with team members, leaders, customers, and other applicable third parties.
• Provides suggestions to enhance process efficiency and business outcomes.
• Participates in team meetings and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Provides support for assigned department initiatives.
• Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.
• Engages with customers or other applicable third parties and provides services.
• Protects the confidentiality of certain sensitive or proprietary information to which the intern will have access. 

Performs job functions related specifically to assigned department (Legal).

Provides Litigation Support:

• Manages and organizes case files, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• Shadows attorneys in litigation activities such as court hearings, depositions, and negotiations.
• Prepares memorandums following attendance of litigation activities for submission to lead attorney.

Provides Corporate and Contract Law Support:

• Assists with filing and maintaining contracts within our internal contract management systems.
• Assists with administrative tasks related to company board of directors and shareholders meetings.
• Reviews and analyzes contracts and other legal documents.
• Provides support in preparing corporate and contract documents and related correspondence as requested.

Provides Property and Casualty Insurance Law Support:

• Obtaining and updating producer license information within management system.
• Ensure that producer license information is accurate and up to date for each state.
• Assist with filings made with Departments of Insurance
• Assist in matters related to property and casualty insurance law, including insurance claims and risk management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required.  Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program required.  Minimum 1 year of work experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Strong attention to detail, results driven, and Professional. Good organization and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment with flexibility and adaptability. Active listener and good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work both with a team and independently. Dependability and the ability to adhere to regulatory requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Office environment – no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands and employees are regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This position operates in an office environment and requires the frequent use of a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment.

We are currently not offering employment sponsorship for this opportunity

The current range for this position is

This range is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses.  If hired at ICW Group, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors unique to each candidate, including experience, education and the location of the role and considers employees performing substantially similar work.

WHY JOIN ICW GROUP? 

• Challenging work and the ability to make a difference 

• You will have a voice and feel a sense of belonging 

• We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company match 

• Bonus potential for all positions 

• Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year 

• Want to continue learning? We’ll support you 100% 

ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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