Legal Intern

Job Description

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Touro University is an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff. All campuses of Touro University promote core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics, and value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first. Touro University is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in all aspects of employment and education. Inquiries or complaints concerning non-discrimination policies can be directed to Nicole Barnett or the Chief Compliance Officer.

The job is within Touro’s Office of the General Counsel, which represents the University in all areas. The Office works hand-in-hand with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsels, other senior administrators, organizational allies, outside counsel, and congressional and USDOE staff.

Job description

This is an internship position within Touro’s Office of the General Counsel.

Overview:
The primary objective of this internship program is to contribute to the intern’s education. Interns work hand-in-hand with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsels, other senior administrators, as well as organizational allies, outside counsel, congressional and USDOE staff. Interns may be eligible to receive credit for the time spent, though Touro makes no guarantees. Travel stipends may be available for students who do not receive compensation or credit. Interns will be assigned work with one of the legal/compliance offices located at: Touro University, New York Medical College, Touro University California, or Touro University Nevada.

Responsibilities:
As an intern, you will be engaged in the legal department’s practice, which spans a wide range of legal areas. Intern job assignments are closely monitored to ensure exposure to the full breadth of the practice. Every effort is made to accommodate the desired practice areas of any given intern. The practice areas include:
• Real estate
• Construction
• Procurement
• Transactions
• Affiliations
• Litigation
• Policy formulation and enforcement
• Compliance
• Corporate law
• Regulatory
• Ad hoc initiatives assigned by the President and other Touro Senior Executives

Qualifications:
• Applicants must currently be a student at an accredited law school program.
• Applicants must have the ability to work remotely or participate in-person at a relevant Touro location.

Required Application Materials (Applications will not be considered without these):
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Writing Sample

Compensation & Benefits:
• Salary: Minimum USD $0.00/Hr. to Maximum USD $16.50/Hr.
• Work-Study: Position is work-study eligible. Applicants may be eligible to receive compensation through the Federal Work-Study program. (Touro makes no representations or guarantees that the intern will receive work-study funding).
• Reimbursements/Stipends: Applicants may also be eligible for a commuting reimbursement. Travel stipends may be available to students who do not receive compensation or credit for the internship.
• Benefits (Note: These are comprehensive benefits typically offered for full-time employees, which may or may not apply to this internship depending on its specific classification or hours, but are listed in the job description):
• Full range of Health Plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA Medical Plans, Dental PPO & HMO, Vision Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) – matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday)
• Annual Holiday Schedule

Location:
• US-NY-New York (Job Locations listed, but the internship itself may be remote or at Touro University, New York Medical College, Touro University California, or Touro University Nevada).

Job Details:
• ID: 2020-6482
• College: Administration
• Position Type: Per Diem
• Schedule Shift: Varies
• Hours Per Week: 20
• Travel: None
• Category: Academic/Program Support
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt