Legal Support Intern

Reports To: Legal Counsel

Department: LG Operations

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: Part-Time (10–20 Hours Per Week); Hybrid

Target Start Date: September 2026

Compensation: $25–$30 per hour

Internship Duration: Academic Year 2026–2027

Core Accountabilities

Litigation Administrative Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for ongoing litigation matters, ensuring legal records, correspondence, and case materials are properly maintained and organized.

Document & Case File Management

• Maintain physical and electronic legal files, organize discovery materials, exhibits, pleadings, contracts, and support documentation related to active matters.

Trial Preparation Support

• Assist with preparation of materials, exhibits, witness files, document indexes, and administrative requirements associated with upcoming trials and hearings.

Legal Project Coordination

• Support execution of legal department projects by tracking tasks, deadlines, deliverables, and document requests across multiple stakeholders.

Legal Research & Drafting Assistance

• Conduct basic legal research and assist in preparing templated legal documents, summaries, correspondence, and administrative filings under attorney supervision.

Department Organization & Process Improvement

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of procedures, tracking systems, and organizational tools to improve legal department efficiency and readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Support

• Organize and maintain litigation files and support documents.
• Assist with discovery document collection, organization, and tracking.
• Track court deadlines, case milestones, and litigation schedules.
• Coordinate document requests from internal teams and external counsel.
• Prepare case binders and document packages as directed.

Trial Preparation

• Assist with exhibit organization and indexing.
• Support preparation of witness files and trial materials.
• Coordinate logistics related to hearings, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Ensure records and supporting documentation are complete and accessible.

Legal Administration

• Maintain legal records and filing systems.
• Organize contracts, correspondence, notices, and legal documentation.
• Assist with intake and tracking of legal matters.
• Maintain accurate electronic document repositories.

Research & Documentation

• Perform basic legal research assignments.
• Summarize findings and supporting materials.
• Assist with drafting templated responses, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Support preparation of reports and presentations for business stakeholders.

Project Management Support

• Monitor ongoing legal projects and upcoming deliverables.
• Track action items and follow-up requirements.
• Support coordination between legal, development, construction, and executive teams.

Success Metrics

Litigation Readiness

• Legal files, exhibits, and trial materials are maintained accurately and organized for immediate access.

Document Accuracy

• Legal documents, records, and filings are maintained with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Deadline Management

• Critical litigation and project deadlines are tracked and communicated effectively.

Administrative Efficiency

• Legal Counsel receives reliable administrative support that improves responsiveness and department productivity.

Organization & Process Improvement

• Opportunities to improve legal workflows and document management systems are identified and implemented.

Professional Development

• Demonstrates growth in legal knowledge, professionalism, and understanding of litigation and corporate legal operations.