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This position will be located in: Fargo , ND
Job Summary
The Corporate Intern will develop a solid understanding of the department theyare in as well as the overall business. The internship aims to provide ourinterns with challenging, real-world projects specific to their career path.Works within the department on day to day projects; projects will includebut not be limited to activities related to project and document management,contract review and negotiation, the development of policies and guidelinesfor the business, data support, the preparation of communications, andother assigned responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Essential FunctionsWorks within the department on day to day projects as defined below.Builds relationships through meetings, events and one-on-ones with variousemployee owners and leaders.Focuses on real-world projects within the department.Collaborates with various departments throughout the company.Department ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of a licensed attorney, the Corporate Intern will:Manages projects and documents connected to legal operations.Reviews, drafts, and negotiates commercial contracts.Assists with the development of policies, training materials,checklists, and guidelines for the business.Prepares communications and documents for use in third-party disputes.Researches legal issues and trends impacting the business.Non-essential FunctionsPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.
Qualifications
Current law student who has completed their first year of law school and is ingood standing.Strong knowledge of business office procedures, office equipmentoperation, data entry/keyboarding skills and communication systems helpful.Requires strong knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office 365(Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and OneNote).
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, reading,and customer service skills.Ability to effectively plan and organize.Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate,responsive, and engaged.
Physical Requirements
Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%Lift from Waist:< than 10 lbs. - Not at all10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100+ lbs. - Not at allLift from Floor:< than 10 lbs. - Frequently10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100+ lbs. - Not at allCarried for Distance:< than 10 lbs. - Not at all10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all100+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity
Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - ContinuouslyStanding (for sustained periods of time) - FrequentlyWalking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - FrequentlyBending/stooping (downward and forward) - OccasionallyCrawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at allClimbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - FrequentlyReaching (extending arms in any direction) - FrequentlyCrouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending legand spine) - OccasionallyKneeling (bending legs at knee to come to res on knee(s)) - OccasionallyBalancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - OccasionallyRepetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists,hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously