Legal Intern
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
Legal Intern
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
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Posted about 2 months ago
Internship
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
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Smart Summary
The Legal Intern will support critical departmental functions by opening and organizing new legal matters, preparing responses to subpoenas, and performing litigation-related data entry. Responsibilities also include assisting with document preparation, file management, and collaborating on operational projects within claims and legal staff.
This Legal Internship is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Law, Legal Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or related fields. The role requires detail-oriented individuals with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of handling confidential information and working both independently and collaboratively. This internship runs from June 1, 2026 to August 7, 2026, offering exposure to real-world legal processes within the insurance industry.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Detail-Oriented
Confidential Information Handling
Strong Communication
Organization
Adaptability
Teamwork
Legal Process Exposure
Data Entry
Document Preparation
File Management
Litigation Support
Claims Operations Support
Job Description
Overview
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
Responsibilities
We are seeking a detail‑oriented Legal Intern to support critical departmental functions while gaining exposure to real-world legal processes within the insurance industry from June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026.As a Legal Intern, you will assist with a variety of responsibilities, including:
Legal Department Support:
- Opening and organizing new legal matters
- Preparing responses to subpoenas
- Performing litigation‑related data entry
- Assisting with document preparation and file management
- Observing legal proceedings such as trials, depositions, and other litigation activities (as opportunities arise)
- Providing support on special projects as assigned
Claims Legal Operations Support
- Completing data entry and documentation workflows
- Assisting with operational or administrative projects
- Collaborating with claims and legal staff as needed
This internship offers the opportunity to learn how legal functions intersect with insurance operations, policy interpretation, and litigation processes.
Qualifications
We welcome applicants who are:
- Pursuing a degree in Law, Legal Studies, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or related fields preferred
- Detail‑oriented and comfortable handling confidential information
- Strong communicators with excellent organization skills
- Ready to learn, adaptable, and able to work independently or with a team
- Able to work Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm for the duration of the internship
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
Rated A+ Superior by AM Best (as of 8/13/25), Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies provides Property & Casualty insurance including Excess & Surplus lines. Subsidiaries: AmGUARD Insurance Company® EastGUARD Insurance Company® NorGUARD Insurance Company® WestGUARD® Insurance Company NOTICES: (1) We do not accept claims and will not bind or alter insurance coverage through social media sites. If you are a policyholder and wish to report a new claim, please call 888-NEW-CLMS (888-639-2567). To discuss an existing claim, call 800-673-2465 or e-mail at claims3@guard.com. If you are a policyholder and have a question about or change to an existing policy, please contact your insurance agent or call our Customer Service Unit at 800-673-2465 or e-mail csr@guard.com. To protect the privacy of our customers, we will not respond to posts regarding specific claims or insurance policies through social media sites/LinkedIn. (2) BH GUARD’s social media sites are intended for sharing relevant information about the company with the public. While we fully encourage interaction and discussion from interested parties, we ask that you remain respectful and responsible with your comments. Please understand that we reserve the right to remove any posts or comments we deem inappropriate, unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, redundant, or embarrassing to any person or entity. We reserve the right to ban/report users not in line with these guidelines.
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