Summer Associate

Summer Associate

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Summer Associate with immediate availability. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation. A law internship is a program that is designed for law students to give them valuable insight into the professional lives of attorneys. 

Law interns need to understand and observe what “being a lawyer involves.” They are required to conduct research and present it to their superiors for case preparations. They must assist their senior lawyers in organizing all their legal paperwork that includes case files, evidence records, and legal documents. Law interns are also required to be present in the courtroom to assist lawyers and experience actual courtroom proceedings.

Duties & Responsibilities:
 

• Prepare probate documents, including petition for probate, inventory, and statement of account.
• Observe investigations and write different court documents including subpoenas, court orders and affidavits.
• File commercial cases, develop affidavits and correspondence, and coordinate subpoenas delivery.
• Draft summary judgment motions and answer interrogatories and production requests in medical malpractice cases.
• Research and prepare for arbitration of labor contract disputes; participate in collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
• Draft answers, answer discovery requests and draft motions covering both procedural and substantive issues of insurance defense litigation.
• Prepare necessary documents which include emails, interrogatories and previous depositions in order to assist attorneys prepare for depositions.
• Work with supervising attorneys handling all aspects of litigation in relation to an ongoing lawsuit regarding potential constitutional law violations.
• Analyze petitions for allowance of appeal, appellate briefs, and intermediate appellate opinions in preparing for disposition of discretionary appeals.
• Perform general notary work for individuals, corporate and municipal entities.
   

Required Skills & Abilities:
 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Extensive knowledge of office administration, clerical procedures, and recordkeeping systems.