legal intern

Company: The Middlesex Corporation
Location: Littleton
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Signing bonus up to $750.00
Position Summary:
The Legal Intern is responsible for providing general legal and claims support to the corporate Legal Department and shall report directly to the Vice President and General Counsel.
This position requires the ability to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision, while demonstrating superior critical thinking as well as the ability to issue spot and exercise good judgment and discretion.
Responsibilities:
Assists the Legal Department in managing the corporate claims program by providing pre--litigation and litigation support, legal research, investigating claims, notifying appropriate insurers, preparing discovery, drafting, and generally maintaining claim files.
Assists in tracking and reporting on all claim---s activities
Performs legal research as needed to support ongoing corporate risk management activities
Assists with certain collection and liability claim efforts
Assists in the development of risk management training
Provides departmental general administrative support
Assists the Claims Manager and Vice President & General Counsel as otherwise necessary
Qualifications:
Ongoing coursework towards a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school is required
Prior experience in construction operations and business, paralegal services, contract review, litigation support, or investigating and managing claims is strongly preferred
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong computer skills including MS Office
Self--motivated and able to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Necessary Attributes:
Self--starter with good verbal and written communication skills.
Dedicated and hard working
Above average organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Possesses strong analytical, decision--making and leadership skills
The Middlesex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMinorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons PandoLogic.Category: Legal, Keywords: Legal Intern

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