Law Clerk

Internship Title: Summer Law Clerk  

Department: Law Department 

Overview: 

Support the Law Department while gaining an understanding of TTX Company, its owners, and the railroad industry. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Perform legal research and analysis on a broad range of legal topics as issues arise. Such topics may include: employment law, environmental law, immigration law, corporate secretary responsibilities, generative AI, litigation issues, workers compensation issues, regulatory matters, contracts law, and government affairs. Provide either a detailed legal memorandum, PowerPoint presentation, or a short email or verbal analysis, as warranted.  

Participate in meetings with clients, vendors and the Law Department. Provide insight to Law Department and assist in developing legal strategies for the business.

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• Internship Goals:

• Gain an understanding and appreciation of an in-house law department, provide legal research and analysis, contribute ideas, and cultivate relationships with a strong team.

• Plan, design, develop, and execute on a project of the intern’s choice to develop project management, organization, and communication skills.

• Successful completion of tasks assigned

Qualifications:

• 2L in Law School preferred

• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) systems 

Preferred Qualities Possessed by Candidate:  

• Ability to identify potential issues and recommend solutions in a timely and effective manner

• Attention to detail

• Energetic self-starter with an eagerness to learn

• Strong organization, time management, and planning skills

• Aptitude for problem solving, critical thinking, and analytics

• Team player with a positive attitude

Physical Job Requirements

(The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

General office environment; may be required to travel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (remain stationary within work area) and use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to move about (stand, walk). The employee must occasionally lift and/or transport up to 10 pounds. Correctable vision required for close, distance, and color vision capabilities.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.