Legal Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Provide assistance to the US Legal Team with daily requests

• Evaluate incoming liens, notices, and agreements for their validity, accuracy, and legal compliance, escalating any unusual items

• Prepare lien documents, templates, and standard forms under supervision and meet deadlines

• Keep electronic records of liens, contracts, and corporate documentation organized

• Assist in internal and external compliance audits by collecting necessary documentation and information

• Stay updated on relevant US laws, regulations, and industry best practices

• Maintain trackers for legal matters, contract requests, and filings

• Provide the team with regular status updates

• Monitor filed liens and outstanding items, following up on pending actions

• Collaborate with counsel, paralegals, operations staff, government agencies, vendors, and legal representatives

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to address issues and ensure timely processing

• Develop and maintain playbooks, checklists, and templates

• Organize legal tools, folders, and workflows while suggesting process enhancements

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Law, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related discipline

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English at an advanced level

• Capability to thoroughly review and analyze legal documents for accuracy and compliance

• Skill in managing multiple requests, prioritizing workload, and maintaining trackers and deadlines

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to collaborate effectively with others

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make independent decisions when necessary

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and procedures

• Dedication to maintaining confidentiality

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office

• Required: demonstrated experience working with Claude or similar large language model tools

• No prior full-time legal experience is necessary

• Preferred: familiarity with US legal concepts and procedures

• Preferred: knowledge of Article 9 of the US Uniform Commercial Code and/or secured transactions

• Preferred: experience with legal software, databases, or project management tools like Jira, Asana, or Notion

• Preferred: experience in building and maintaining trackers, dashboards, or project plans

• Preferred: interest in fintech, payments, or consumer lending

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid internship

• Fully remote work arrangement

• Career advancement opportunities