Summer Legal Intern - (2025) - $26.00/hr.

This position will be posted from December 9, 2024 to January 7, 2025 by 4:00 p.m.

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check. 

DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law, under which marijuana continues to be illegal.

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Paid Internship Description

The Delaware River Port Authority (“DRPA”) is a bi-state agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey.  It owns and operates the Benjamin Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges which are four major bridge crossings of the Delaware River.  DRPA’s transit subsidiary, the Port Authority Transit Corporation (“PATCO”), operates a two-track rapid transit line between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Lindenwold, New Jersey.

Program Description

The DRPA/PATCO is seeking to hire college students for the 2025 summer season.  The hourly rate for these intern positions is $26.00. While former summer interns are welcome to apply, past employment as a summer intern does not guarantee that you will be selected for an internship this summer. Students who wish to apply for a summer internship must meet the following criteria: 

1. Successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation which includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol.
2. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
3. Official school transcript with the raised seal documenting that you completed at least one year of law school (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 - 24 credits).
4. Official school documentation that you are enrolled in the upcoming Fall 2025 semester on a full-time basis (12 credits).
5. Assignments require a full-time commitment (40 hours) for 12 weeks.
6. Verification by you that you are lawfully permitted to work in the United States by providing within the first three (3) days following the commencement of your employment with the Delaware River Port Authority, the documents necessary to establish your identity and eligibility for employment.

Position Purpose: To provide assistance to the General Counsel and legal staff in the preparation and organization of litigation, transactional matters and other assignments affecting the DRPA and PATCO and perform related duties as required.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The DRPA will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.       Analyze pertinent facts and evidence rapidly & accurately

2.       Perform legal research and understand the significance of such research

3.       Demonstrate strong command of language & writing skills

4.       Meet deadlines, fulfill obligations and work under time and performance pressure

5.       Collaborate and respond to management direction

6.       Show respect, work with integrity, and uphold & support organizational values and goals.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

•  The individual must demonstrate the ability to organize and analyze information and use same to resolve problems in a timely manner.
• The individual must be willing to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• The individual must be able to speak and write clearly in order to communicate effectively.
• The individual must display openness to others’ views and must be able to balance individual responsibilities.
• The individual must show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and work toward promoting a harassment free environment and a diverse workforce. The individual must treat everyone with respect, work with integrity, and uphold and support organizational values and goals.
• The individual must be able to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently.  The individual must respond to management direction.
• The individual must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, apply feedback to improve performance and monitor their own work to ensure quality.
• Ability to analyze pertinent facts and evidence rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to do legal research and to understand the significance of such research.
• Ability to recognize, interpret and understand the applicable laws, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Must possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal communication, organizing, evaluative and writing skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, fulfill obligations and work under time and performance pressure.
• Knowledge and experience in utilizing law libraries and Lexis/Nexis for research.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Completed at least one year of law school, and be enrolled in the upcoming Fall 2025 semester.
• Proficiency in relevant personal computer applications such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Interns must attend an accredited college/university, including a community college (junior college), and their home residence must be located within DRPA’s Port District, which includes (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem, counties in New Jersey).

Preferred:

1.       One (1) year practical experience, including a legal internship.

 Work knowledge

• Excellent academic credentials and experience in legal writing, including legal internship experience.
• Ability to coordinate with personnel engaged in the work of a modern corporate legal department.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional personnel, contractors, and superiors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit (80%). The employee is required to stand and walk (15%) and lift, climb, bend (5%).  The employee must occasionally lift, hold, and carry objects up to 25 + pounds. Have normal day and nighttime vision, corrected or uncorrected.  Have normal hearing, corrected or uncorrected.  Must be able to perform all position functions.  Must be able to physically operate all job-related equipment to position functions.  The employee must maintain a neat and clean appearance.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee must be organized, work well under pressure, and be able to prioritize assignments appropriately.
• The employee must communicate well with the public and remain poised under pressure.
• The employee must understand the importance of discretion and adhering to deadlines.

A Few Benefits of Interning at the Delaware River Port Authority:

• Competitive Pay: Enjoy a competitive hourly wage with weekly payments.
• Free Parking: Convenient free parking at all DRPA facilities.
• Complimentary Passage: Free passage on DRPA bridges and complimentary travel on PATCO for commuting to and from work only.
• Professional Development and Networking Opportunities.

Why You Should Apply:

As a Legal Summer Intern, you'll gain practical experience in the Office of the General Counsel, develop essential skills, and build a strong foundation for your future career. You'll be part of a supportive team, working in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and promotes your growth.

Don't miss this chance to make a difference and kick-start your career with the Delaware River Port Authority!

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