Legal Intern - Associate (Onsite)

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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