Legal Department Intern

Description - External

The purpose of the Genesys Legal Department Diversity Fellowship (“Diversity Fellowship”) is to identify, support and develop a pipeline of exceptional and diverse candidates who are well-positioned to join the Genesys Legal Team upon graduation and increase awareness of, and support for, the importance of diversity in the legal profession.

Genesys Legal Department Diversity Fellows (“Diversity Fellows”) will participate as a paid summer intern with the Company during their 1L or 2L Summer following completion of their academic year. In addition, Diversity Fellows will be eligible for an award after successful completion of the summer program with Genesys. The purpose of the award is to help pay for tuition and law school expenses, including bar exam preparation and fees.

Position:

This will be a remote role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work with several members of the legal team across different practice areas.

Eligibility and Selection Process:

Fellows must demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to diversity, meaning a proven track record of activities that promote diversity and inclusion, including professional work, internships, volunteer work, clubs, hobbies, leadership roles, and academic coursework and performance. Preference will be given to applicants who meet the criteria and who demonstrate financial need.

The candidate must be a student at an accredited law school in the United States with intentions to qualify for State Bar Admission upon graduation.

To be considered for the Diversity Fellowship, candidates must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) resume; (3) undergraduate and law school transcripts (or the date they expect to receive their law school transcripts if not yet available); and (4) personal statement of 1,500 words or less addressing the candidate’s commitment to promoting diversity, commitment to succeed as a lawyer, personal achievements, demonstrated leadership ability, and interest in working in the tech industry.

The materials submitted should demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance
• Proven leadership abilities and involvement in diversity organizations
• A commitment to community service
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Other special achievements and honors

Additional Job Requirements:

The candidate must also demonstrate the following personal qualities:

• The ability to lead, inspire and manage effectively.
• High degree of professionalism and ethics.
• Self-motivation, with the ability to manage strategically and pro-actively.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Understanding commercial objectives and realities, with ability to solve complex problems within such constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate comfortably at all levels within an organization, and with diverse, international personnel from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• The ability to thrive on challenge and react quickly and positively in a fast-moving environment, all without compromising ethics or integrity.

Compensation:

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Telehealth coverage
• Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities
• Development and career growth opportunities
• Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching program
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility treatments