Legal Intern (Temporary Internship)

POSITION: Legal Internship (non-exempt / hourly)

PAY RATE: $25.00/hr

POSITION SUMMARY: Through supporting the Legal & Compliance team, the Legal Intern will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in undergraduate or law school, while acquiring valuable real-world experience at a best-in-class, institutional-level organization.

CARDINAL GROUP: Cardinal Group Companies (CGC) is a premier real estate investment, development, construction, marketing, and management company specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of multifamily and student housing properties throughout the United States. The Legal Intern will work across all functions of our legal and compliance team and will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of business stakeholders, including in operations, investments, marketing and real estate services, including senior leadership.

The Intern will participate in Cardinal’s Summer Internship Cohort. The cohort will meet weekly for 1-2 hours to participate in department presentations, culture-building events, and cross-training opportunities. This internship provides interns the opportunity to engage and collaborate within a unique learning environment and includes 20 hours of mentorship by company leaders.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DATES: June 2, 2026 to July 31, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to):

• Conduct legal and compliance research
• Assist with legal infrastructure and collaboration projects germane to operating as an in-house legal service provider
• Assist with the drafting of legal documents and forms
• Assist with lease compliance review and drafting
• Observe litigation management practices and maintain docket information
• File, organize and summarize legal and corporate documents
• Update and maintain legal and corporate documents, records and databases
• Assist with other legal and compliance tasks as needed
• Participate in Cardinal company events and resource groups

 

Qualifications

• Located physically in Denver, CO and able to work in a hybrid environment (in-person/remote), with at least 3-4 days in an office environment each week
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in law or a related field or currently pursuing a law degree
• Interest in and desire to learn more about in-house corporate legal practice
• Interest in the multifamily real estate industry with a passion for knowledge and growth
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace

 

LOCATION: Cardinal’s Denver HQ located at 4100 E. Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO 80246

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbents work in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to use hands to finger, type, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, or squat. The Team Member is often required to sit. The Team Member must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver office products and supplies of up to twenty

(20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their Team Leader.