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Graduate Intern - Summer 2026 - Legal
Graduate Intern - Summer 2026 - LegalExcellus Health Plan • Utica, NY, United States
Graduate Intern - Summer 2026 - Legal

Graduate Intern - Summer 2026 - Legal

Excellus Health Plan • Utica, NY, United States
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Internship Opportunity

Our college interns work on meaningful projects, are mentored under their respective managers, and continue to develop throughout the entire summer. In addition, through the internship program, our interns can attend development workshops that are focused on key concepts within the divisional tracks of Business Administration, Communications, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Human Resources, Strategic Business Programs, and Project Management and other non-technical based degree programs.

This is a paid 10-week summer internship from the first Monday in June to the second Friday in August (up to 40 hours per week).

May reside in either a technical or non-technical area

Development events are provided to help with the transition from school to the corporate environment.

Housing is not provided as part of our program

Essential Accountabilities :

  • Specific duties will vary with assignment; specific divisional callouts are listed below.
  • The Legal intern would be responsible for one larger project, likely a project that requires more significant legal research and writing and leads to either a process improvement within Legal or a value add to the larger organization.
  • The Legal intern will also be responsible for smaller day-to-day tasks as assigned by the supervising attorney, consisting of smaller research tasks, brief writing assignments, and similar responsibilities.
  • Works with a mentor and supports key strategic projects.
  • Responsible for work assignments and possible responsibilities that vary according to business need and departmental opportunities, in addition to student's qualifications.
  • Functions performed are non-technical and / or technical in nature and will cover a broad range of business-related projects.
  • Creates and delivers presentation at completion of internship.
  • Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.
  • Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
  • Performs other functions as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Must be actively enrolled in a master's level degree program.
  • Demonstrated completion of a bachelor's degree program, along with proof of continuous college enrollment.
  • Additional desired skills and experience consist of : Demonstrated legal interest (such as volunteer work for legal aid entities or past internships with law firms, legal departments, or judges), Legal experience (such as prior, paid work for law firms, etc.), Experience in the health insurance field, Experience working in an office setting, Membership in a law journal or law review, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Excellent research skills
  • Must be in good academic standing.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences and interface with staff at all levels of the company.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and deliver high quality work product.
  • Ability to work well in a team establishing good working relationships with peers.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail.
  • Experience using a desktop computer in a professional environment.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proactive approach to work, displaying creativity and flexibility in completing assigned tasks.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement of skills and team functioning.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as on intra- and inter- departmental teams where needed.
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to work while sitting and / or standing at a workstation viewing a computer and using a keyboard, mouse and / or phone for three (3) or more hours at a time.
  • Ability to travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings and / or trainings as needed.
  • Together we can create a better I.D.E.A. for our communities.

    At the Lifetime Healthcare Companies, we're on a mission to make our communities healthier, and we can't do it without you. We know inclusion of all people helps fuel our mission and that's why we approach our work from an I.D.E.A. mindset (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access). By activating all of our employees' experiences, skills, and perspectives, we take action toward greater health equity.

    We aspire for our employees' interests and values to reflect the communities we live in and serve, and strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

    Employees are united by our Lifetime Way Values & Behaviors that include compassion, pride, excellence, innovation and having fun! We aim to be an employer of choice by valuing an inclusive workforce, innovative thinking, employee development, and by offering competitive compensation and benefits.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Compensation Range(s) : Minimum $18.00 - Maximum $20.00

    The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and / or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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