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Position Summary
The Legal Intern for Sporting Kansas City provides assistance to the Legal Team by helping with research, drafting and editing, as well as learns about the contract process, negotiations, risk management and other legal issues surrounding a professional sports team.
Essential Functions
Assist the Legal Team with various administrative functions, day-to-day tasks, and project management.
Research and analyze legal authority such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, and case law.
Assist in preparing legal documents including, but not limited to, briefs, memorandums, contracts, letters, and various types of agreements.
Provide general assistance to the Legal Team in proofreading, editing and analyzing contracts.
File correspondence and legal documents in the applicable filing systems.
Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Personal Attributes
Strong organizational, communications and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a time efficient manner with exceptional time management.
Strategic thinking.
Proven ability to remain objective and discrete.
Exercise common sense at all times.
Strong communication, negotiation and drafting skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Teamwork orientation.
Personal effectiveness and credibility.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Skills and Experience
Currently enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M program.
Coursework or experience in contracts, negotiations, legal research and writing.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.