Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Legal Intern will assist the General Counsel with administrative and paraprofessional duties relating to legal matters including, without limitation, commercial contracts, litigation support, electronic discovery, liens, licensing, subcontracting, mergers/acquisition, and legal training and education. This role will also work cross-functionally with multiple other departments including, without limitation, Human Resources, Accounting, Sales, Operations, and Safety/Risk.

This program is designed to expose the right candidate to the day-to-day activities of a corporate Legal department.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing and editing commercial contracts
• Maintaining database of contractor and specialty licenses
• Providing litigation and legal support
• Managing and keeping current all compliance portals
• Managing business license applications and renewals
• Working across functional areas to support special contract compliance
• Acting as general administrative support for the General Counsel

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications :

• Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Problem solver
• Critical thinker
• An ability to work autonomously
• An ability to work with teams, locally, and remotely

Education :

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctorate program at an accredited institution with completion of first year

Experience :

• None required

PREFERENCES:

• Salesforce administration experience preferred
• LevelSet (f/k/a Zlien) experience preferred
• Legal Tracker experience preferred
• Commercial contract and GSA contracting experience preferred

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel will be less than 10%
• Duration: Ongoing

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Largely a sedentary role with extended periods of computer usage
• Ability to stoop, bend, or stand as necessary
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs

First Onsite provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

First Onsite (and its Companies) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Third party resume submissions not accepted. Any resume submitted will be considered the property of THE COMPANY, and THE COMPANY will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Subject to Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and/or ordinances, applicant must be able to pass Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Screen.

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