Legal Intern Littleton , Massachusetts

Signing bonus up to $750.00
Position Summary:
The Legal Intern is responsible for providing general legal and claims support to the 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 prelitigation 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 claims 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 Legal Department 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
Selfmotivated and able to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Necessary Attributes:
Selfstarter with good verbal and written communication
Dedicated and hard working
Above average organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Possesses strong analytical, decisionmaking and leadership skills
Strong commitment to success of all
Possess a strong work ethic
Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself
Show quality in everything you do
Lead with integrity while producing high quality work
The Middlesex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMinorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons
PandoLogic. Category:Legal, Keywords:Legal Intern, Location:Littleton, MA-01460