Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Department Director and assigned mentor, and according to established Firm policies and procedures, the Intern performs a variety of functional and administrative duties for the Firm. The Intern will work collaboratively with department team members on specific short and long-term projects related to their field of study and firm priorities with a focus on all aspects of Information Security, including Cyber Security. Activities will be assigned by the Department Director based on business needs and learning opportunities for the Intern.
Internship Eligibility:
The BT R.I.S.E. Internship Program is designed to introduce students in specified fields of study to the day-to-day operations of a law firm. Candidate’s skill, knowledge, aptitude, and education will be considered during the selection process.
To be eligible candidates must:
Entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in the Fall of 2027.
Be available to participate for 10 consecutive weeks.
Enrolled in a 2-4 year undergraduate degree program at time of internship
Key Responsibilities:
Support assigned department to deliver meaningful work that advances business initiatives related to the implementation of Information Security initiatives for the firm.
Collaborate with work team members on focused projects, data input, data analysis, process documentation, and recordkeeping.
Participate in internal and external meetings to develop an aptitude for their field of study and business acumen.
Observe confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.
Collaborate with other departments and summer interns, where applicable
Other duties as assigned.
The intern must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program to receive college course credits.
Pursuing a degree in fields of study that aligns with the following departments: Human Resources, Accounting, Marketing, Information Technology, and Legal Operations.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing work functions.
Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by email, phone, and virtually.
Ability to follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
Provide timely and accurate information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer,
copiers, phones, and scanning equipment.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice
Working Conditions:
Onsite work required.
Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
Specific work hours for this position will be assigned; generally, core business hours. The requirements may vary occasionally, depending on the needs of the firm.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.