College Intern - Legal & Labor Relations

Overview

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We are looking for a college intern who will be passionate to work for Envoy Air, the largest regional airline and wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines. Envoy operates both Embraer E-170 and E-175 aircraft. The regional airline has expanded its network outside of the U.S. to international destinations in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. 

Our paid 11-week summer internship will not only enhance your studies, but also provide an educational experience you can’t find in the classroom. As an intern, you will learn real world skills while building a professional network of future peers. You will learn the ins and outs of how your team impacts the business day to day and gain an understanding of the commercial aviation business.

Pay rate: $22/hr

Responsibilities

The intern(s) will assist the Legal department in legal research and special projects. The intern will analyze, recommend, design, and implement AI tools to improve processes and efficiency in the Legal and Labor Relations Department.   While performing research and completing special projects as assigned, the legal intern will have the opportunity to observe and participate in many facets of the Company’s Legal & Labor relations operation which may include litigation, administrative claims, mediations, arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations.

Typical job duties include:

• Take on special projects including research into past litigation, arbitration, and administrative claims, improving tracking methods for open legal matters and utilizing data analytics tools to create an analysis of common claims and trends, along with a template for analysis of these claims to be used by the department on an ongoing basis. This project will result in recommendations and strategies for the department to consider in handling future claims. 
• Perform independent research on assigned legal topics, and draft memoranda to the Manager, Counsel & Director and SVP of Lega & Labor Relations 
• May review and revise various contracts and agreements under the supervision of legal counsel. 
• Observe and participate in many facets of the company’s legal & labor relations operation 
• Assist with gathering various documents for the purpose of responding to subpoenas, and discovery requests. 
• Make observations and provide suggestions to the Legal department concerning potential process improvements, risk areas, and other opportunities for efficiency. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned, which may include administrative tasks such as copying, filing, and event planning and organization. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be able to work in a team environment and the ability to prioritize work and projects in order to meet deadlines and objectives. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, report to work regularly and on-time, and be self-motivated.

Position Requirements: 

• Minimum age of 18 
• Bachelor’s Degree and completion of first (1L) year of an ABA accredited law school 
• 3.0 minimum Grade Point Average 
• Proficiency in MS Office that includes Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
• Ability to present data to all levels of management 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing 
• Must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language 
• Possess the legal right to work in the United States 

Position Preferences: 

• Current law student completing their second (2L) year of law school 
• Strong interest in aviation, airlines and/or Labor and Employment Law 
• Completed Coursework in employment law and/or labor relations preferred, but not required. 
• Comfortable with public speaking, preparing and delivering presentations. 

Please note: The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time.

Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, provides regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and ground handling services for many American Airlines Group flights. The company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc., following the merger of several smaller regional carriers to create one of the largest regional airlines in the world. Envoy is headquartered in Irving, Texas, with hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Miami, with a large ground handling operation in Los Angeles. Connect with Envoy on Twitter @EnvoyAirCareers, on Instagram @EnvoyAirCareers, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/envoyaircareers and Facebook.com/EnvoyPilotRecruitment.

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Pay/Salary Information

$22/hr