Job Description

As a legal intern the role will assist in defending our insureds and the company for claims and lawsuits. Under the direction of a senior attorney or managing attorney the individual will work on projects that support the defense of our insureds and company. Completes tasks using both interpersonal and technical skills appropriate to the specific job assignment, while adapting to new or changing situations in a team environment.

An internship with American Family Insurance is a great opportunity to build your skillset and explore your career interests. Our summer student internship is a 10 to 14 week program that starts in mid to late May and ends in August. During your internship, you'll work on impactful projects that make a difference at our company, with our customers, and in our communities. You'll also gain exposure to different areas of our business and have numerous opportunities for networking and coaching.


Interns may be eligible for a one-time hiring bonus to assist with housing costs depending upon proximity to an AmFam Group office.


Compensation Min: $27.00
Compensation Max: $35.00

Responsibilities

• Legal research and writing.
  
• Draft motions and briefs to support litigation.
  
• Attend depositions with the assigned attorney.
  
• Attend virtual hearings.
  
• May attend trial and assist in the defense of insureds.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
• Develop an understanding of our business, corporate culture and structure to support your work.
  
  
• Contribute creative ideas and strategic approaches in response to changing situations.
  
  

Requirements

• Completion of 1+ years from an accredited law school.
  
• Completion of Legal Writing and Research courses.
  
• An interest in litigation and trial skills.
  
• Must be currently seeking a Juris Doctorate and be enrolled in an accredited law school
  
• Must be in student status at an accredited 4-year college or university during the internship. Graduating August 2026 or later.
  

Additional Information

• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
  
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
  
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting
  

Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship.


Work Location:


This role may be considered for a Primarily Home work arrangement based on the selected candidate's location. Work locations for this role include Washington or Oregon.

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Work from home, Visa sponsorship,

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