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Summer Law Student Intern Job Description: The Starr Insurance Office of the General Counsel is seeking a qualified law student with a desire to learn about risk management, the commercial insurance industry, and the overall corporate legal environment to join our department in our New York City office for a summer law student internship from June – August 2027. This position is part of the Starr Insurance Summer Intern program which delivers opportunities to develop professionally in a corporate workplace. This includes programming built to improve presentation, networking, communication, and other non-technical skills as well as the opportunity to interact with other interns in an intensive 9-week training program that provides exposure to different full-time career opportunities at Starr Insurance.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Conduct legal research and analyze case law
Draft legal documents, including contracts, memos, board resolutions, etc.
Prepare legal memoranda and other legal documents as needed
Collaborate on projects in the legal practice areas of Compliance, Corporate Governance, Insurance Regulatory and Contract law
Assist attorneys as needed
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all aspects of work
Opportunity to present a final Capstone project capturing key takeaways and provide a point of accumulation of knowledge and skills learned throughout the summer
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school program
Demonstrated academic success at undergraduate level
Strong research, writing and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with legal research tools and databases
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
The intern will work under the supervision of the legal team and will receive feedback and guidance on their work. This is an excellent opportunity for law students to gain practical experience in the legal field and develop their skills in a professional setting.
Program Objectives Program Objectives Offer hands-on training from seasoned managers/mentors to learn the nuances of key functions and departments within a leading commercial insurance company. Deliver opportunities to develop professionally in a corporate workplace. This includes programming built to improve presentation, networking, communication, and other non-technical skills. Interact with other interns in an intensive 10-week training program that helps them to understand different full-time career opportunities at Starr. Opportunity to present a final Capstone project capturing key takeaways and provide a point of accumulation of knowledge and skills learned throughout the summer.
Compensation For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $30-$32/hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people. Starr is a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry, and one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the world. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organizations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce.
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