Legal Services Fellow

Location
Virginia, Arlington, VA, US
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Hourly Rate: $25 per hour

Function of the Position: Assisting CTA’s Legal Department with corporate legal functions.
Critical Duties and Responsibilities: (List the most critical duties and responsibilities of the position from most critical to least critical.)

  • Conduct legal research on antitrust, data privacy, gaming laws and other areas
  • Assist with contracts process to include:
    • Processing of draft contracts including proofing, routing, editing and monitoring execution.
    • Assisting staff in implementation of contract management software. 
    • Maintain files. 
  • Assist with the intellectual property process to include
    • Draft cease and desist letters
    • Assist with enforcement actions
    • Assist with legal research and other activities related to new branding campaign 
    • Maintain files
  • Assist with discovery requests
  • Provide a strong level of customer service

Handle projects and other duties with the Legal Department as needed. 

Work Experience: Previous experience working in a professional setting.

Education/Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Completion of at least one (1) year of law school required. 
  • Coursework in corporate and contracts law preferred.

Skills/Capabilities/Technical:

  • Knowledge of legal terminology and formats required. 
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat. 
  • Team oriented attitude preferred. 
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to maintain confidential information appropriately. 
  • Ability to meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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