Latham & Watkins · 19 hours ago
Pre-Law Intern
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$50.04/hr - $50.04/hrLatham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. This 10-week internship provides the opportunity to gain an understanding of how various legal support departments assist attorneys in providing high-value and market-leading services to their clients.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Kelsey Cremer
Responsibilities
Office of the General Counsel (OGC) – Employment acts as the firm’s legal counsel on internal employment issues which include advising on employment law risks, ensuring firm compliance with new regulations, drafting and reviewing documents, conducting investigations, responding to external requests, and handling disputes
Legal Professional and Paralegal Administration prepares and/or drafts closing documents or pleadings, forms, letters, and other correspondence and legal documents under the supervision of attorneys and maintains closing or case files
Research Services provides a wide range of research and analysis solutions to attorneys and business services staff, using a variety of research tools
Knowledge Management creates, organizes and administers know-how resources including standard forms, precedent and work product including thought leadership, deal information, and other legal information relevant to attorneys within their practice
Litigation Services supports the firm's Litigation & Trial Department; this includes assisting with the preparation and review of legal filings to ensure adherence to court rules, conducting research on procedural matters utilizing a range of research tools, and facilitating the organization of court-related services
Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Qualification
Required
Applied with the intent to enroll in an ABA-accredited law school in fall 2026 (JD class of 2029)
Display well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Demonstrate a courteous, professional, and effective working relationship with clients, vendors, and other representatives of external organizations
Possess the ability to work in a team environment with a customer service focus
Benefits
A generous 401k plan
Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
And more!
Company
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
Founded in 1934
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bobby Kolb
Chief Financial Officer
LeeAnn Black
COO
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