Legal Extern (Home Based)

Description:

Location: 100% Home Based

About Us:
Susan G. Komen is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and ending breast cancer forever. Founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker in honor of her sister Susan G. Komen, the organization has grown into a global force that supports breast cancer research, education, advocacy, and patient support.

Our mission is to address the breast cancer crisis through bold initiatives that drive research for new treatments, improve access to quality care, and support patients and survivors. We envision a world where breast cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease.

With a commitment to funding groundbreaking research and providing resources for education and awareness, Susan G. Komen has invested over $1 billion in breast cancer research and community health programs. We empower individuals to take charge of their health by offering vital information on prevention, early detection, and treatment options.

Through our various campaigns, events, and partnerships, we strive to unite communities in the fight against breast cancer. We believe that together we can create a future where everyone has access to the care they need and the support they deserve.

Join us in making a difference. Together, we can change the narrative of breast cancer and work toward a world without it.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Extern to support our legal team. While this is an unpaid position, it is an excellent opportunity for a current law student to gain hands-on in-house legal department experience while supporting the Mission of Susan G. Komen and earning class credit.

Primary Responsibilities:
The primary objective of the Legal Extern is to support Susan G. Komen in achieving our overall Vision and Mission by:

• Providing legal support for all legal functions for the organization including needs related to trademarks, contracts, compliance, and risk management.
• Conduct legal research to support ongoing matters and initiatives.
• Assist in vendor reviews, including evaluating active contracts coming up for renewal and identifying potential issues.
• Review potential partners to ensure alignment with organizational standards.
• Review collateral materials related to legal transactions and agreements.
• Support internal investigations and employment related matters.
• Create and update internal legal resources to enhance team efficiency.
• Collaborate with in-house attorneys and other staff on various legal matters.
• Attend and participate in meetings and take notes as necessary.

Benefits to Candidate:

• Gain practical experience in a professional legal environment while earning class credit.
• Opportunity to network with legal professionals.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate class commitments.
• Komen issued device will be temporarily assigned for remote work assignments.
• The device will be recollected by Komen at the completion of the externship.
• Join Komen's Alumni Group and take part in community events.

Position Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must:

• Be willing to work in a remote environment and must remain within the United States.
• Commit time during Komen's core working hours (9:30 AM to 3:30 PM) to attend online team meetings and/or meet with your supervising attorney.
• Have strong research and analytical skills with proficiency in Westlaw and Lexis.
• Be punctual and able to adhere to deadlines and schedules.
• Have excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Office 365 applications.
• Be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Be open to trying new things and exploring multiple areas of law.
• Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Have the aptitude for resolving conflicts and negotiating or collaborating on major projects.
• Have adept relationship building skills to enhance workflow and work quality.

Education:

• Rising 2L or 3L law student enrolled in the legal extern course during the semester in which they are applying.
• In good standing at an accredited law school.
• Completed legal research/writing course.

Preferred Experience:

• Project management
• Customer service
• Legal clinics/externships
• Non-profit/NGO

In addition to the qualifications above, the successful candidate should have:

• Ability to work independently.
• Capability to work in a strictly remote environment.
• Reliable Wi-Fi service.
• Aptitude for resolving conflict and negotiating or collaborating on major projects.
• Adept relationship building skills to enhance workflow and work quality.

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