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Job Title: Legal Intern
Reports to: Sr. Paralegal
Location: Goleta, CA
Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington
The Role
Summer Interns are offered the opportunity to experience corporate Legal Team Focus Areas and expertise while collaborating with team members through interviews, involvement in meetings, training, and assisting as appropriate. Over the course of the Internship, Intern will rotate through eight (8) Legal Focus Areas – each one building on the last and carrying through to the next. During each rotation, Intern will have time for an interview with the Focus Area leader, join relevant meetings, and assist with chosen tasks. Tasks may carry over from week to week to allow Intern to maximize experience and support of each Focus Area.
Approximate Dates of this Internship are May/June 2024 through August 2024.
Intern must provide own housing in the Goleta, CA area or work remote.
We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.
Your Impact
The Intern will assist a team of lawyers, paralegals, and professional support staff in providing support for the Company’s domestic and international business including UGG®, HOKA®, TEVA®, SANUK® and KOOLABURRA BY UGG®. Support activities may include: proof reading, drafting, reviewing, redlining, researching, creating, or maintaining systems of organization, etc.
Who You Are
We’re looking for a highly self-motivated and reliable individual who can work closely with our Legal Team as well as with other internal groups and will exercise the highest level of ethics and discretion.
We’d love to hear from people with
- Enthusiasm for learning and keen interest in the in-house legal environment
- Ability to successfully balance multiple tasks and effectively meet deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent judgement and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Basic understanding of contract law
- Excellent legal writing, legal research, and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently with only occasional direction
Required Education
Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school, with completion of first year (1L) by the start of the internship.
Internship Eligibility
• Must meet Education Requirement above
• The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2024 through August 2024
• Candidate must be available to work part time hours (approximately 30 hours per week)
• Internship may be on-site or remote. If on-site, Intern must provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the Goleta, CA area and must have reliable transportation to/from work.
$24 per hour
The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location. Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.
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