Legal Intern - New York, United States - Sony UK Technology Centre

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SUMMARY

Sony Corporation of America ("SCA") is seeking a Summer 2024 law student intern to support the Legal Department. This is a paid internship and the intern will assist lawyers in transactional, litigation and corporate matters. SCA's law student intern program is designed to provide the intern with hands-on training in a real-world environment of an in-house legal department. Assignments will vary and may include researching and drafting memos, reviewing agreements and other legal documents, preparing for and attending client meetings, negotiations, depositions, court appearances, etc.

This is an in-person role requiring 2-3 times per week in the NYC office, combined with remote work for a total of approximately 35 hours a week.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Experience/background/course work/other indicia of interest in the fields of technology, media, or similar industries

Minimum of 3.0 GPA

Prior law firm/judicial internship or related internship experience is a plus

Rising third year law students are preferred

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks until they are completed

Experience in discreetly handling confidential information preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school

If applicant is seeking course credit, such applicant must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school internship/externship or clinical program

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

Copy of law school transcript, along with a resume, cover letter and writing sample as part of the application materials

Available to work starting earlyJune2024 until late July or early August

Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The target hourly rate for this internship is $23.00 per hour. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime.

#LI-EK1Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY Please indicate the position you are applying for.

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While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.