NJM Insurance has a law clerk (summer internship) opportunity available in our Workers’ Compensation Claims Legal Department. This is a great opportunity for a law student to observe and assist the in-house attorneys with litigation of workers’ compensation claims. The law clerk will gain work experience while performing meaningful tasks and projects. This summer internship is part of a structured program that will provide the law clerk with challenging work assignments/projects, an overall view of the business, and networking opportunities. Responsibilities + Prepare summaries of new case law. + Conduct legal research, proofread & cite check legal briefs and prepare legal memos as needed. + Review other motions for preparation of answers under staff attorney supervision. + Prepare medical timelines under staff attorney supervision. + Assist Staff Attorneys in taking witness statements and conducting interviews. + Assist/shadow paralegals to prepare cases for court. + Shadow staff attorneys for virtual and/or in-person court appearances. + Shadow claims resolution specialists to learn about the claims life cycle. + Review, summarize and prepare draft interrogatory answers under staff attorney supervision. + Assist Legal Management with data clean up and perform data analysis as needed. Requirements + 2L Law Student – preferably a student with an interest in joining an in-house legal department + Interest in labor, workers’ compensation and/or personal injury law. + Strong writing, research, and communication skills. Detail-oriented. + Experience on their school’s law review or law journal is preferred. + If possible, writing sample is requested. + Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher This is a robust program that includes: + Lunch with our leaders. + Meaningful work where you are a contributor and collaborator. + Team Intern Project: Researching and presenting a business question to our top leaders. + Leader Presentations: Insurance Industry, Key Departments and how they work and more. + Informational interviews in areas you want to learn more about. + Self paced leadership training. ​ Intern Fun: + Night at the Trenton Thunder Game + Two volunteer events to give back to the community in which we serve. + Lunch & Learns + Networking + Weekly game days Quotable: + John : “NJM is a place to learn and grow. The community is truly special." + Kyle : “I cannot recommend this internship enough to other students! The SIU internship has become a cornerstone of my professional and academic development and has laid a foundation for my future endeavors.” + Maggie : “People are here to help, and we are here to learn.” + Joe : "I truly cannot imagine having interned at someplace other than NJM over the past year. I consider myself so extremely lucky to have had this excellent opportunity!" Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.