Conifer'S 2025 Summer Internship - Legal

Conifer’s summer internship kicks off on June 3rd with a special two-day event for all our interns in the Northeast, located at our Corporate Offices in Rochester NY. Our orientation will provide our summer interns with exposure and engagement to our various corporate functions and departments, as well as professional development training to enhance the summer internship experience. 

About Conifer: 

Conifer Realty, LLC is a dynamic, vertically integrated organization that creates and manages high-quality affordable and work-force housing.  Conifer is devoted to growth, to innovation and being a best -in -class developer.

Conifer has a 45-year investment and development history with over 15,000 units owned and managed today.  Along with its affiliate, Conifer is one of the Top 20 owners in the nation. We currently have an East Coast portfolio and are looking to rapidly expand. At the heart of Conifer is an experienced team of more than 500 highly skilled and passionate professionals. The team’s demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit has secured our leadership role in the affordable housing industry.

Visit Conifer's website to understand our history, mission, and values at link:https://coniferllc.com/ 

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Overview

Assist and provide support to Legal Team during the internship period to gain knowledge and experience in the affordable housing industry. Position may be remote or in Rochester, NY.

Responsibilities 

• Undertake research projects in affordable housing related issues, entailing review of entity organizational documents, loan documents library and internet research (e.g., consents to transfer partner interests and refinance real estate developments, guaranty and pledge prohibitions, real estate broker licensing requirements).
• Assist in reviewing and drafting partner assignment documents, corporate resolutions, easements and related documents.
• As a learning experience, it is expected that the legal intern may:
• attend pre-closing and post-closing meetings 
• attend a quarterly insurance claim review meeting
• assist with reviewing title and survey documentation
• assist with compiling closing documents 
• Other legal projects and duties as assigned 

Education 

• Currently enrolled in Law School, preferably with some clinic experience, with an interest in affordable housing, real estate development.

Experience

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make presentations of research, projects as assigned.
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend detailed legal documents and regulations.
• Proficient MS Office Suite skills (Word, Outlook).
• Strong internet and library research skills with ability to meet project deadlines as assigned.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Collaborative
• Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to project and exercise good business professionalism and business judgment at all times.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills to meet required deadlines.
• Resourceful; effective research and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility – able to prioritize projects and adapt work projects quickly when needed.
• Able to work both independently and a team.
• Positive outgoing attitude to assist fellow employees at all levels. 

The hourly range for this position is $18.00 for an Undergraduate Candidate and $22.00-25.00 for a Graduate Candidate The actual compensation may vary depending on a wide range of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, location, etc.  This range also does not include additional forms of compensation such as bonuses. 

APPLY TODAY via our website link:  http://www.careersatconifer.com to complete our application process and attach your resume.  You will hear directly from the hiring manager on next steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team!

Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.