Legal Intern - S1 (ONSITE - Jacksonville, FL)

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist and work under the supervision of Citizens’ litigation counsel in the handling of first party-property claim litigation. Performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which litigation counsel will be responsible. This position is part of a defined CPIC program with a limited engagement term.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL, BASIC AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION. THESE FUNCTIONS ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED. 

• Assist Citizens’ litigation counsel and paralegal in the handling of first-party property insurance related litigation. Duties and functions will include:
  • Gather and organize evidence, documents, and exhibits. 
  • Conduct online searches including those relating to properties, business organizations, permits, court dockets and records. 
  • Prepare draft written discovery requests and responses for approval by litigation counsel. 
  • Prepare deposition and trial notebooks. 
  • Prepare summaries of depositions and discovery responses. 
  • Assist in the preparation of pleadings and motions.
  •  Assist in trial preparation including organization of exhibits and preparation of demonstrative exhibits. 
  • Draft subpoenas for approval of litigation counsel. 
  • Assist litigation counsel in the preparation of required reports to Claims Litigation. 
  • Prepare initial draft of witness and exhibit lists.
• Communicate regular updates on assigned tasks, identify any blockers related to assigned tasks.
• Provide assistance to the Legal Administrative Assistant as needed.
• Follow and adhere to and maintain compliance with all standards and policies.
• May shadow multiple positions to gain knowledge and training.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Outlook
• Knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Knowledge of discovery and litigation processes in the State of Florida
• Knowledge of online legal search systems such as WestLaw
• Quick learner
• Multi-tasker
• Service Oriented, initiative-taking, attention to detail
• Team player with good people skills
• Good verbal and written communication
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma | GED, 
• Bachelor’s Degree OR 3 years relevant experience, OR a combination of college education and relevant experience equivalent to 3 years (Pursuit of JD degree)

AND 

• 0 – 1 year of prior office work, intern program work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school and completed the 1st year and/or 2nd year of law school.

SCOPE/COMPLEXITY OF WORK:

• What percentage of time is accountable for transactional, day-to-day operational support? 100%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional: Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Ascend/Descend, Work Atop, Traverse.

Frequent: Stationary position, Move, Traverse, Position self (to), Move, Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess.

Citizens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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