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Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Law Clerk Intern

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipNorwell, MA, USA$14.90 - $34.62 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants must be law students and must be juris doctor candidates.
  • Applicants must be willing to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during a school semester and a minimum of 30 hours per week during the summer; the schedule is flexible, and a full semester is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • The role requires discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a wide range of support duties related to the disposition of particular legal matters; practice areas include civil and commercial litigation, regulatory, environmental, and employment and labor law.
  • Interact by phone with employees in the field, customers, courts, opposing counsel, outside counsel, and third parties.
  • Conserve in-house counsel's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; and initiating telecommunications.
  • Resolve conflicts and negotiate with outside entities and individuals.
  • Perform legal department administrative duties, including organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, scanning, copying, and creating binders.
  • Assist attorneys with litigation and pre-litigation matters.
  • Support the legal department with other projects as requested.
  • Actively manage an individual caseload.

Desired Qualifications

  • A full year is preferred, though a full semester is required.
  • Ability to draft clear, concise, logically constructed legal research summaries and other legal documents based on thorough analysis and sound reasoning.
  • High initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments efficiently.
  • Ability to think creatively, be proactive in conflict resolution, and collaborate to find new solutions.
  • Ability to multitask in a complex, fast-paced interdisciplinary legal environment, including timely fact collection, issue identification and resolution, enumeration of options, and formulation of recommendations.
  • Some litigation and/or employment experience is preferred but not required.

About the Company

Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Clean Harbors provides environmental and industrial services across North America, focusing on hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and maintenance for a wide range of clients including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Its offering works by delivering on-site and remote services through service contracts, emergency response fees, and waste disposal charges, supported by an extensive network of facilities and specialized equipment to ensure safe, compliant waste handling. The company differentiates itself through its large scale, broad service mix, and emphasis on meeting stringent environmental compliance and safety standards for demanding customers. Its goal is to grow its market presence and service offerings to be a leading, dependable partner for essential environmental services in North America.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Norwell, MA
Founded
1980

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