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Legal Assistant - Internship

Employer
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Company
Location
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
May 22, 2019

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Category
Entry Level
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Overview

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is currently seeking an intern to support the Corporate Legal Department. As an intern you will be learning key fundamental business skills. You will be working in an incredibly fast moving business, and have the opportunity to make valuable contributions.

Responsibilities

In this internship the intern will assist the staff attorney in drafting and negotiating contracts and in making coverage determinations based on the language of the Companys insurance policies and applicable law. The intern will be invited to participate in conversations between the staff attorney and outside counsel regarding litigated coverage matters and may also perform legal research regarding those matters.

Qualifications

No prior experience in contracts or coverage is required. Extensive training will be provided. However the candidate should have a strong aptitude for, and interest in, contracts and have good research and writing skills. We provide a collegial and supportive environment and encourage open discussion of issues among staff members to reach the best result. It is an environment that is very conducive to learning.

Company

At Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, we want you to find your career — not just a job that pays the bills.  We pride ourselves on the fact that our company consists of energetic, talented employees who thrive on challenge and have helped create a strong sense of community within our organization!

Our business is expanding, and we are looking for new employees to fill a variety of roles.  You may find your niche with us as well as growth opportunities that allow you to reach your full potential and make a difference.  Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is still small enough that individual efforts have a large impact on our success!

Take a moment to browse through our career site, learning about our excellent benefits package, unique culture, and dedication to community service.  Once you've familiarized yourself with our company, see the positions available with us.  We think you'll be pleased with the career path that awaits you.

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