Ocean State Job Lot · 13 hours ago
Legal Graduate Assistant - Intern
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$19/hr - $19/hrOcean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a dynamic general merchandise retailer with a strong presence in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Legal Graduate Assistant role is a paid, full-time internship focused on developing a library of standardized templates for the new Contract Management System to improve efficiency and compliance across the organization.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Draft templates and establish legal logic to build a comprehensive library for the new Contract Management System
Categorize forms by domain, distinguishing between specific areas such as Real Estate versus Vendor Agreements
Contribute to a project that drastically reduces the time required to generate and sign routine contracts, allowing for speedier business operations
Ensure all business units are using the most current, legally compliant language to minimize organizational risk
Assist in freeing up Senior Attorneys to focus on high-value strategic matters
Work in a dual-intern structure that fosters peer review and collaborative problem-solving to ensure high-quality output
Prepare and deliver a final presentation to OSJL executive leadership and ownership at the conclusion of the program, summarizing key projects, insights, and achievements
Participate in weekly educational programming and development workshops designed to enhance professional skills and industry knowledge
Attend in-person and virtual events to build relationships across the Company
Shadow associates to gain an understanding of department roles and assist with projects in furtherance of department objectives
Acquire an understanding of the business environment, conduct, compliance, and ethics of a retail organization
Qualification
Required
Enrollment in a graduate program or law school is required, with strong academic credentials
This project requires a candidate capable of parallel processing and high-volume legal drafting
Experience using Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn and use Google platforms
Ability to maintain focus on a high-volume drafting phase to ensure the full library is ready for deployment within the 11-week window
Ability to work a full-time schedule. Must have reliable transportation to attend program educational experiences at different Company locations
Company
Ocean State Job Lot
Ocean State Job Lot is an chain of 127 discount stores.
Founded in 1977
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John D Conforti, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Gallo
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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