Legal Extern

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.