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JOB SUMMARY:
The role will support the company’s in-house Legal Department by assisting with legal research, regulatory and advertising compliance, and legal recordkeeping. Working closely with in-house attorneys, paralegals, and external counsel, the intern will contribute to intellectual property protection, marketing and direct selling compliance, and general corporate legal matters while gaining practical, hands-on experience in a regulated, consumer-facing business environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list is a summary and does not include all essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Legal Research & Regulatory Support
- Conduct legal research related to trademark law, advertising and marketing claims, consumer protection, and direct selling regulations.
- Research federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance applicable to direct selling, including FTC, state consumer protection, and unfair competition issues.
- Summarize legal research and prepare memoranda or briefing materials for attorneys and paralegals.
Marketing, Advertising & Compliance Support
- Assist with legal review of marketing materials, product claims, and distributor communications under attorney supervision.
- Support compliance initiatives related to income claims, testimonials, and advertising practices common to direct selling businesses.
- Help track and organize compliance documentation and regulatory guidance.
Recordkeeping & Legal Operations
- Maintain and organize legal files, databases, and matter-tracking systems, with attention to confidentiality and accuracy.
- Assist with document management, version control, and filing of legal correspondence and agreements.
- Support internal reporting and tracking of legal matters and deadlines.
Cross-Functional & External Collaboration
- Work closely with paralegals and in-house attorneys on ongoing legal matters.
- Support coordination with external attorneys and service providers on intellectual property and regulatory matters.
- Assist in gathering information from internal business teams, including marketing and compliance, for legal review and filings.
General Corporate Legal Support
- Assist with contract review support, policy updates, and internal legal processes as assigned.
- Draft routine legal correspondence, summaries, and internal guidance under supervision.
- Provide support for special legal projects and initiatives as needed.
Professional Development & Ethics
- Participate in legal team meetings, training sessions, and departmental initiatives.
- Adhere to strict confidentiality, ethical obligations, and company policies.
- Gain practical exposure to in-house legal practice in a regulated, consumer-facing industry.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or in college/university for a bachelor’s degree)
- Preferred: Post-Undergraduate; Pursuing a Law Degree
Skills and Abilities:
- Approachable with excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work as a team player while maintaining a high degree of customer service and confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritize job tasks to change priority and in a deadline-driven, fast-paced work environment.
- High degree of integrity; able to handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
- Strong initiative (drive, sense of urgency) and flexibility.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy, including data entry and mathematical aptitude. Highly organized and adapts quickly to changing priorities and simultaneously handles multiple projects with total accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills and the ability to multitask.
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow directions.
- Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Adaptable and comfortable with change, focused on continuous Improvement.
- Thrive in a deadline-driven environment and can respond well to changing priorities, workflows, and information.
- Must be able to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Tuesday through Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- $16.90 - $18/hour
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