About this role
General Summary
- The Legal Extern will assist both the General Counsel and Chief of Government Relations in their respective obligations.
- Anticipated work includes, but is not limited to, reviewing contracts and other legal documents, performing research, evaluating proposed legislation, attending legislative sessions.
- The externship will begin on or about January 2026.
- The expected time commitment is 10-20 hours per week at Sheppard Pratt's Towson campus, and some portion of the time may require travel to Annapolis, Maryland.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Bachelor's degree required and must be actively enrolled in a law school.
- Work requires a basic understanding of legal language and contract principles.
- Must be proficient in the use of personal computers with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and other automated office equipment.
Benefits
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.