Summer Intern – Legal & Business Operations

Since 1998, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell has been at the forefront of some of the nation’s most critical and industry-changing trials and litigation. The firm represents sophisticated clients in high-stakes litigation ranging from complex commercial disputes to class actions and catastrophic torts. The success of our firm is in our people, and our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service.

Summary/Objective

WTO is looking for an Legal & Business Operations Summer Intern in Denver. The intern will work closely with our paralegal and business professionals, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the legal field. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional development and exposure to various aspects of legal and administrative work.

Responsibilities:

Paralegal

• Conduct research under the guidance of legal professionals. 
• Assist in searching and filing documents in the Firm’s document management system.
• Assist in trial preparation.
• Track and summarize case information under the direction of the Sr. Paralegal.
• Other special duties or projects depending on staff needs.

Business Operations

• Assist with administrative work including printing, scanning, data entry, photocopying, mailing, and binder preparation. 
• General administrative research. 
• Assist with A/V, meeting scheduling, and conference room set-ups.
• Package sorting and delivery.
• Work closely with administrative and operations teams to support day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student enrolled in 4-year college/university 
• Interest in the legal industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Exhibits strong initiative, ownership, independent thinking, creativity, and collegiality.
• Has excellent attention to detail and quality of work.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

The team atmosphere is fostered not only by the lawyers, but by all members of the support staff. Our firm’s employees are proud of collaborating to service firm clients. Our commitment to teamwork allows us to tap multiple fields of experience from our range of practice areas, ensuring our ability to meet each client’s individual needs. Our team approach enables us to analyze a situation from several points of view until we uncover the advantage that makes the difference for our client.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The Summer Internship is full-time, 40 hour per week program, that is expected to run from June 1 – July 31. This is a non-exempt position, and is entitled to overtime pay. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including lunch hour. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly pay rate when the employee works more than 40 hours in a Sunday through Saturday work week. 

Salary Range: $22.50 per hour. The final salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Additionally, the firm provides standard benefits including health insurance, 401(k) contribution, and paid time off, with annual bonus potential based on firm performance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the firm to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our firm. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.