Intern, Legal - Leviton Manufacturing

About Leviton:

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

 

Overview:

Department: Legal Mentor: Associate General Counsel/Assistant General Counsel/Senior Counsel, Corporate

Start Date: May 2024

Anticipated Duration: 8 weeks with possibility to extend

Compensation: Paid

 

Position Overview: Join a dynamic Legal Department and get the chance to gain experience in a wide range of areas of the law, including litigation, labor/employment, contracts, compliance, regulatory, corporate, intellectual property and transactional.

Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare initial response to claim notices received by Leviton Coordinate fire scene and lab examinations of the evidence with Leviton's experts (internal and external) and other parties
• Prepare discovery responses in product liability lawsuits
• Coordinate forensic examinations at Leviton of evidence in product liability lawsuits
• Review various pleadings, interact with local counsel from throughout the United States in responding to motions and other time sensitive documents Perform legal research via Westlaw as assigned by Associate General Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel
• Set up product liability claims and files in Claims Management System Monitor and calendar important court dates
• Assist Associate General Counsel in preparing witnesses (corporate employees) for their depositions
• Attend depositions and/or court hearings
• Prepare reports of Leviton's general liability, labor/employment, product liability and asbestos lawsuits and claims
• Draft memoranda, correspondence, and legal positions
• Review corporate documents and policies for compliance purposes
• Review and assist with preparation of corporate contracts
• Review and summarize deposition transcripts
• Assist in file and document organization
• Assist in gathering documentation to respond to written discovery requests, litigation holds, subpoenas etc.
• Possible due diligence functions in connection with acquisitions

Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in Westlaw or Lexis and Word Strong writing skills; journal experience strongly preferred. Writing sample required

 

 

Education & Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Juris Doctorate program and have completed one year of law school; top half of law school class strongly preferred

What We Offer:

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

 

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

 

The future looks brighter than ever.  Join our team now!

Salary Range:$22.00 - $22.00 per hour:#LI-AS1, #LI-Onsite