Law Clerk - Legal Intern

Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through delivery of excellent, high value service and innovative solutions for our clients.
Primary Purpose
The Bernhard Law Clerk's primary purpose is to be given opportunities for practical skills, workplace experience, and greater knowledge in the area of Law. Intern upholds Bernhard's owner advocacy philosophy and organizational core values.
Essential Duties
Candidate will be responsible for providing support to various functions throughout the Legal team. Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist legal team and other department personnel with their primary duties as well as special projects.
• Work with various departments and vendors to gather information.
• Perform analytical work within the assigned area.
• Conduct research using the Internet and other sources of information.
• Create or update databases for specific department needs.
• Prepare memoranda and briefs with accurate information on specific cases.
• Provide assistance by preparing for a case and examining the related legal documents.
• Ensure that related case documents are properly ordered and available.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments and meetings.
• Communicate in a professional and productive manner.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College/University Law Program.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
• Critical thinker who displays accuracy and attention to detail.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• The ability to sit and or stand for long periods of time at a desk. The ability to walk, sit, stand, and climb on job sites as needed. The ability to lift up to 15lbs.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that diverse candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Bernhard, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)