Legal Intern

Description

**PLEASE APPLY ON EVERWISE CAREER SITE**

The Legal Intern will gain hands-on experience in Everwise’s Legal department by supporting daily operations, including complaint investigations, handling discovery requests, cross-department collaboration, contract review and drafting, and potential litigation tasks. The role may also involve communicating with county courts and interacting with external counsel. Additionally, the intern will complete a major project to present at the conclusion of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Working with team to update Legal department page, predominately the FAQs and corresponding answers.

• Reviewing and redlining contracts and collaborating with Legal team members to compare notes and recommendations.

•  Assist with regulatory and legal research as needed. 

•  Identify and communicate the resources needed to complete the assigned project

• Research and recommend additional tools that may benefit Everwise based on the needs of the project.

• Assist in reviewing credit union procedures to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws and compliance with all regulatory rules.

• Additional duties include responding to subpoenas, working with relevant regulatory bodies, and performing client counseling.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills:

• High level of professionalism

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word)

• Accountable for the quality of work provided, documentation and follow-up with adherence to Everwise’s service expectations.

• Accountable for maintaining the strictest of confidentiality

 

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED

• Currently attending a college or university and have taken the intermediate level courses typically in the third year of study.

• Pursuit of degree in Law preferred

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