Job Description:
The Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”) at Brown University is offering a unique summer opportunity to a highly motivated second year law student who thrives in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and enjoyable work environment. The OGC is recruiting a summer Law Intern to work in its office located in the Jewelry District in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. The Law Intern will work closely with OGC attorneys and staff and experience the responsibilities of a university general counsel’s office. The Law Intern will also learn about departmental and University functions, and will have opportunities to network with others at the University. The Law Intern must have excellent legal research, writing and computer skills and have an interest in higher education legal issues.
This is a paid, full-time position for up to 10 weeks (June through August). This position is a temporary summer position, not eligible for Brown benefits.
Major Responsibilities:
Performing legal research and writing.
The Law Intern will work under supervision of the attorneys and have the opportunity to attend meetings and, depending on circumstances, hearings and other legal proceedings.
Conduct legal research and writing, interpret federal and state laws, and analyze various legal issues. Support projects within the OGC.
Support OGC attorneys in various legal matters.
Work on litigation matters and legal issues in the following areas: labor and employment, academic and student affairs, campus life, Title IX, athletics, risk management and insurance, contracts and research and intellectual property.
Draft policies/procedures.
Draft policies, standard operating procedures, checklists and forms for compliance purposes.
Assist in creating content for OGC legal trainings and the OGC website.
Assist OGC attorneys with design and creation of content for various OGC legal trainings/topics, OGC newsletters and revision of OGC website.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Currently enrolled in an accredited law school; 2L student preferred, but 1Ls encouraged to apply.
Job Competencies
- Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Ability to interpret and understand federal and state laws.
- Strong business acumen and political savvy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
- Highly organized and excellent attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
- Working knowledge of Google applications.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities/projects.
- Possess initiative and judgment to independently problem solve and prioritize.
Please include a cover letter in the attachments section when submitting your application.
Background check satisfactory to Brown University.
Recruiting Start Date:
2023-09-20
Job Posting Title:
Law Intern
Department:
Office of the Vice President and General Counsel
Grade:
Ungraded Staff
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
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