Law Clerk

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research on various topics including corporate governance transportation law collections compliance and contract law.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts agreements and memoranda.
• Support Counsel in preparing for meetings hearings and negotiations.
• Provide litigation support to Counsel by assisting in litigation initiation and defense subpoena and discovery production and hearing preparation.
• Organize and maintain legal files and systems ensuring all documents and reports are accurate and up to date.
• Assist with due diligence for transactions and regulatory compliance.
• Assist senior members of the Legal Department with a variety of legal matters including account collections complex cargo claims and recovery and employment matters.
• Provide administrative support as needed including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Collaborate with other departments to address legal inquiries and facilitate communication.

Requirements:

• Current enrollment in a Juris Doctor (JD) program.
• Ability to work in-office during standard business hours (Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM) a minimum of three (3) days a week.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Superior academic performance in both undergraduate and legal studies.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Work in an office setting and
  • Successfully balance multiple competing priorities.
• Thorough understanding of law court procedures court systems and rules of assigned jurisdiction.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at times.

Location:

• This position is onsite and reports to IELs Corporate office in Blue Ash.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at or call 1- ext. 4.

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