Summary
The New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for an OGC (Office of the General Counsel) Intern based in the New York office. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,300 lawyers located in 16 offices in six countries.
The OGC Intern will gain valuable hands-on experience in a law firm environment. The ideal candidate should have strong computer skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be willing to commit a minimum of 15 hours a week, preferably Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, for a yearlong internship.
At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
- Support with several routine administrative tasks such as:
- Type and assemble correspondences and other formal documents
- Conduct research, review data collection and assist attorneys on relevant projects
- Develop and maintain organized filings systems
- Provide exceptional administrative support to attorneys and staff while maintaining communication with attorneys and staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be in the process of completing an associates, undergraduate or similar degree
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to have strong organizational and time management while maintaining a strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build interpersonal relationships
- Previous office experience a plus
- Ability to commit a minimum of 15 hours a week, Tuesdays through Thursdays
ADA Requirements
- Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
- Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
- Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
- Ability to carry light objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance
- Must be able to lift, carry and move objects up to 15lbs
Employment Status
- Non-Exempt
- Hourly (Hybrid; In-person/Remote)
Pay Range
USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.
Pay Range Statement
This position is a part-time hourly role and benefits eligibility will be more limited. Candidates should direct questions about benefits to the hiring manager for clarification as needed.
EEO Statement
Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles and other traits associated with race), color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, reproductive health decision making, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status, height, weight, any other characteristic protected by law or any combination thereof. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.
California Applicants
Pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicant with arrest and conviction records.
This system uses an automated employment decision tool, as defined under New York Local Law 144, in connection with reviewing resumes in order to assist our recruiting professionals in identifying qualified candidates among the many applications we receive. The tool will assess candidates based on skills and prior experience. The type of data collected for the automated decision tool is described in our privacy policy, which can be found here. This automated employment decision tool has been subject to a bias audit, the results of which can be found here.
To request an alternative selection process or a reasonable accommodation under other laws, please email talentmanagementteam@willkie.com.
