INTERN-Legal

Melwood
United States, Maryland, Upper Marlboro
5606 Dower House Road (Show on map)
Feb 06, 2025
Description The Legal Intern will be paid $20.00 per hour. The responsibilities of the legal intern include: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist the General Counsel and other members of Melwood's Legal Department with the day-to-day management of legal correspondence and contract negotiations * Summarize relevant legislative or regulatory measures, public comments, and other matters related to advocacy efforts * Participate in high-level discussions about Melwood's legal and advocacy strategy * Review and edit contracts, consulting agreements, and agreements with third-party vendors * Analyze Melwood's government contracts to help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws * Assist with litigation and regulatory hearings, as needed * Conduct substantive legal research as needed * Assist with other responsibilities related to Melwood's legal department as assigned QUALIFICATIONS * Candidate must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment on a full or half-time basis as a JD-seeking student * At least one year of completed coursework in law school required * Ability to work on a team and independently and establish priorities * Entrepreneurial, flexible, and ability to be self-guided * Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple task requirements simultaneously * Highly organized and detail-oriented * Proficient computer software skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe, and Outlook Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)