Description:

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP and its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) Team now offer summer internship programs which include opportunities for individuals who are not in law school.

The purpose of Carmody’s DEI Summer Internship is to expose a Summer Intern with little or no prior experience in law to the many careers available at a law firm. Interns will learn about the roles and responsibilities of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, marketing professionals, human resources professionals, operations professionals, and finance professionals. The Summer Intern assists with general office activities in an active law firm environment, as determined and directed by the Summer Intern Coordinators. The Summer Intern will also have an opportunity to learn about the firm’s varied practice areas and to shadow firm members as appropriate.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants with research, writing, data entry, managing files and flow of paperwork, such as organizing and filing documents as directed.
• Assist the firm’s Finance Team with organizing and filing documents and retrieving information from accounts payable and client billing files as requested.
• Assist the firm’s Business Development and Marketing Team with the creation of promotional materials, including PowerPoint presentations and other marketing material preparation.
• Assist with preparations for and attend DEI and marketing events as requested.
• Assist firm attorneys and paralegals with special projects and attend firm events and programs as appropriate.

 

Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability
• Creativity and resourcefulness to seek out information/answers as required (internally and externally)
• Attention to detail; ability to execute projects accurately
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint helpful but not required

 

Interested Applicants:

Please submit a current resume and a personal statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to recruit@carmodylaw.com. Applications close February 7, 2024.

 

A 2024 Summer Intern described her experience at Carmody the following way: “My experience at Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey has been invaluable. The Carmody team provided noteworthy mentorship and invested in my professional growth in and out of the office. I shadowed depositions, hearings, and court proceedings, complemented by rigorous research projects that exposed me to various practice areas. Moreover, I engaged in several development workshops and seminars. Beyond the office, numerous social events and networking opportunities allowed me to connect with fellow professionals in the legal field. It has been an honor to work with Carmody, and I now have a deeper understanding and appreciation of what it takes to be a good lawyer.”