Legal Administrative Intern

Demo - Maximus
Reston, VA, USA
Full-time

Job Summary

The Legal Intern is responsible for analyzing and researching law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles and codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Negotiate consulting services contracts, teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements, subcontracts, and staffing agreements.
  • Meet with the client to discuss potential problems or further details needed for contract negotiations and / or projects.
  • Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors and business partners to discuss implementation requirements.
  • Prepare executive level presentations on contractual risk for the CEO and CFO.
  • Review and analyze RFPs and contracts.
  • Work closely with Deputy General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel on special projects.
  • Perform legal research.
  • Draft contractual memoranda and letters.
  • Translate business requirements into system requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Additional Education and requirements :

  • Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree and has completed three years of college or is pursuing a law degree at an accredited law school.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
  • Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
  • Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
  • Competence in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) plus database and reporting software knowledge required.
  • Skilled in building business and technical vision; disciplined strategic thinking; analytical presentation and problem-solving skills;

the ability to gain internal support; and the ability to establish and maintain a solid working relationship with technical staff, managers, and peers

Education and Experience Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Provide administrative support to project and operations management, which may include researching, identifying, anticipating, and meetings needs of all departments.
  • Perform routine administrative functions, including daily support of office administration, calendar management, meeting logistics.
  • Assist in special projects across various operational departments.
  • Work on assignments that are moderately difficult and escalates issues to management.
  • Assist with ad-hoc reporting.

Minimum Requirements :

High School diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of experience, or Associate degree with 2+ years experience.

MAXIMUS Introduction

Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs.

Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.

With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

For more information, visit https : / / www.maximus.com.

As a large employer and Federal contractor, Maximus is subject to various vaccine mandates across our lines of business. Maximus is committed to complying with any applicable vaccine mandates.

The specific vaccine requirements for this position will be outlined throughout the selection process. Individuals who believe they may qualify for a medical or religious accommodation will have the opportunity to apply for an accommodation following an offer of employment.

EEO Statement : Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce.

We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country.

We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you.

A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

12 days ago