Search jobs > Daytona Beach, FL > Legal intern

Intern - Legal

TopBuild
Daytona Beach, FL
Full-time

Description

We are looking for a future lawyer eager to make a positive impact on the communities, customers and employees we serve.

Here, you will be proud to be a part of a company known for putting safety and people first, combined with uncompromising integrity.

POSITION SUMMARY

At TopBuild, our legal team works collaboratively across functions to support our international construction and distribution business.

We are looking for a first-year law student interested in gaining experience in an in-house legal department while contributing to our culture of teamwork, mutual support, and a commitment to excellence.

TopBuild’s summer program consists of interns across business functions, including Risk, Tax, Safety, Marketing, Internal Audit, Accounting, HR, and Legal.

Our summer program provides each intern with training, mentoring, and real-life work experience in a dynamic business setting.

As a legal intern, you will experience the unique role of in-house counsel and develop fundamental skills for the practice of law.

You will have the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from your first year of law school in real and tangible ways. Throughout the summer, you will perform challenging work independently and alongside the company’s attorneys in several legal areas including corporate, securities, contracts, tax, litigation, labor & employment, construction, and mergers & acquisitions.

On any given day, you may be researching a new area of law, drafting a memo or contract, participating in a mediation, assisting a lawyer in investigating and advising on an emerging business situation, or working with a cross-functional team to address a unique business challenge.

The summer program experience culminates with your delivering a presentation to our business leaders highlighting your accomplishments and added value to the business over the course of your summer.

In addition to participating as a valuable member of our legal team, you will also have the opportunity to have fun with your colleagues.

Many social events are planned that will introduce you to TopBuild and our colleagues and leaders throughout the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Must be able to work at the Branch Support Center in Daytona Beach, FL (housing may be provided)
  • Read, analyze, write, communicate, and advocate for the business
  • Efficiently perform research assignments and interpret findings for attorneys and business partners

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Must be a first-year law student with excellent academic credentials at an accredited law school

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Attention to Detail - Careful and thorough in completing work tasks
  • Analytical Thinking - Think critically and creatively when analyzing information to effectively address issues and problems
  • Dependability - Reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling all obligations and meeting deadlines
  • Adaptability / Flexibility - Open to change and new experiences in a dynamic workplace
  • Teamwork - Works well with others in the accomplishment of business and team goals
  • Time Management - Manages one's own time and the time of others
  • Effective Communication - Ability to convey information effectively, adapted to the audience, through oral, written and reporting / analytics
  • Technology Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and legal research tools

POSITION LOCATION

Daytona Beach, FL

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Type of Travel Required : National

Amount of Travel Required :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a typical office environment and may require standing, bending, lifting of boxes or packages under 10 lbs.

and sitting for long periods of time.

Work requires regularly inputting / retrieving words or data into or from an automated / computer system.

TopBuild Corp. (NYSE : BLD) is the leading installer and distributor of insulation and building material services nationwide.

TopBuild has a family of companies, which comprises of approximately over 450 branch locations across the United States and Canada.

As a company, we actively engage in corporate social responsibility through our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

Additionally, we prioritize diversity and inclusion in our organization. If this interests you, we encourage you to join our company and find a variety of career opportunities awaiting you!

TopBuild Corp. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), this includes protected Veterans / Disability. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

Upon request and absent undue hardship, reasonable accommodation will be offered to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

7 days ago
Related jobs
TopBuild
Daytona Beach, Florida

TopBuild’s summer program consists of interns across business functions, including Risk, Tax, Safety, Marketing, Internal Audit, Accounting, HR, and Legal. At TopBuild, our legal team works collaboratively across functions to support our international construction and distribution business. As a leg...

Promoted
Ultimate Staffing
FL, United States

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Assistant to support various day-to-day administrative tasks for our client located in the Coral Gables area. Collaborate with other administrative team members to coordinate schedules and tasks. Previous experience in admin...

Promoted
Beacon Hill
FL, United States

The Legal Assistant works alongside their Attorney, handling cases in the Pre-Litigation phase while maintaining an open line of communication with clients, providers, and inter office teams. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Bea...

Promoted
HireLogic Search Group
FL, United States

Are you an accomplished paralegal looking to elevate your career in commercial real estate?. A prestigious downtown Miami law firm is seeking a dynamic Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join our thriving team. As a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal, you will play a pivotal role in supporting attorn...

Promoted
Vernis & Bowling
FL, United States

Vernis & Bowling, an AV-rated insurance defense firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Hollywood, Florida office. Proficiency in Word as well as proofreading, typing, editing, redlining documents, and experience working with legal case management programs are required. ...

Promoted
LaSalle Network
FL, United States

Legal Recruiting Assistant Responsibilities:. Legal Recruiting Assistant Requirements:. ...

Promoted
Gerson & Schwartz Accident & Injury Lawyers
FL, United States

We are seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Miami/Coral Gables. Paralegal certification or equivalent education and experience. ...

Promoted
The Legal Registry Staffing
FL, United States

Petersburg is seeking a Legal Assistant with strong litigation skills. Minimum of 2 years Legal Assistant/Litigation exp. Strong typing/editing of general correspondence, memoranda and complex legal documents. ...

Promoted
Law Offices of Deeb & Deeb, P.A.
FL, United States

Litigation Paralegal / Litigation Legal Assistant : Full-Time, In-Office. Our firm is seeking a personable, proactive, and client-oriented legal professional that is excited to newly embark on or continue their career as a Litigation Paralegal. ...

Promoted
Wicker Smith
FL, United States

Wicker Smith has great success with hiring those who clerk in our summer program and we use this time to help you develop a strong foundation to start your career as an associate attorney after law school. If you're looking to gain a ton of experience early on in your career and join a tight knit gr...