Position Title: Legal Intern
Department: Legal Solutions
Supervisor: SVP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Classification: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
About the Javits Center
Javits Center is one of the busiest convention centers in the United States, hosting
leading conventions, trade shows, and special events on Manhattan’s West Side.
These events generate billions of dollars in annual economic activity for New York City and New York State, supporting thousands of jobs.
Located between West 34th and West 40th Streets, the Javits Center features more than 850,000 square feet of exhibition space, expanded meeting rooms, a rooftop pavilion and terrace, and a wide range of sustainability and technology-driven services.
Program Overview
The Javits Emerging Leaders Program (JELP) is a paid summer internship designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders through hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development.
Program Dates: June 8 – August 14
Interns will gain real-world experience, contribute to impactful projects, and participate in a structured leadership development program.Plant the Seed. Grow the Future.
Position Summary
The JELP Intern will be an integral member of the Legal Solutions team, contributing to research, documentation, and risk management initiatives that support key business functions across the organization. This role is designed to go beyond traditional support—interns will take ownership of meaningful work that directly impacts compliance, decision-making, and organizational risk strategy.
Through hands-on work, mentorship, and a capstone project, interns will develop in demand skills in legal research, critical thinking, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, empowering them to grow as future leaders and confidently take the next step in their careers.
Essential Functions
Core Responsibilities (All Interns):
Support departmental initiatives and daily operations Collaborate with cross-functional teams Participate in all JELP programming and events
Contribute to and complete assigned capstone project
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and initiative
Department-Specific Responsibilities:
Research and draft formal memoranda on litigation, contracts, and New York State
legislation impacting the Javits Center.
Assist the Legal Department with contract management, document retention, and FOILcompliance.
Retrieve, organize, and maintain historical records and the department’s filing systems.
Exercise sound decision-making and a collaborative approach to resolving legal and operational challenges.
Prepare and deliver professional presentations on legal topics to relevant stakeholders.
Utilize and integrate AI into the department efficiently and effectively.
Coordinate with internal departments to advance Javits Center and Legal Department objectives.
Execute additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student (or recent graduate)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and strong attention to details
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and AI
Preferred major in legal, compliance, or risk management topics
Ability to handle matters with discretion
Program Requirements
Must be available to work full-time onsite at the Javits Center for the duration of the
program.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for
employer-sponsored visa support now or in the future.
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Application Information
Application Deadline: April 22
Interested candidates should apply via Handshake, LinkedIn, or Indeed.
Disclaimer:
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work
performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required, and
the organization may modify this description at any time, with or without notice,
consistent with applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Reasonable
Accommodation:
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are
committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment and to providing equal
employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex
(including pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding/lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status,
marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, height, weight, military status, veteran status,
unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and for religious
observances and practices, consistent with applicable law. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources
