Accelerate Legal Intern

Want to accelerate your career? Join a team of driven people, performing with purpose.  

At Avis Budget Group, we are proud to be a performance driven organization. Our 21,000+ employees encourage each other to be at their best through outstanding leadership, training and tools and rewards.  

As a participant of our ABG Accelerate internship program you will be encouraged to explore different areas of our business to grow both personally and professionally to jump start a rewarding career. 

The 10 Week Accelerate Internship Program consists of: 

• Learning the ins and outs of your department 

• Professional development workshops 

• Hear from our leaders to learn more about our business 

• Network with our senior leadership team  

• Visit our field operations to learn how your team influences our daily operations   

What you’ll do:   

• Conduct thorough legal research on various topics, including case law, statutes, and regulations, to support legal advice and decision-making.
• Perform and/or assist with hands-on legal projects that may include legal and factual research and writing.
• Assist with the drafting, blacklining comparisons control and preparation of legal documents.
• Assist with the review, internal investigation and response to Subpoenas, small claims matters and legal inquires  
• Assist with all aspects of general document management specifically related to litigation, customer service complaints and compliance.  
• Consult, assist, and coordinate with in-house legal team on any of the case management which could include:
  • prompt communication and coordination of legal matters within the U.S. and Canada and help ensure timely, accurate and constructive legal support to our business partners;
  • enter new cases into Legal Tracker and ensure that outside counsel has the billing system (Legal Tracker) matter number; 
  • create and maintain legal holds for cases;
  • general document management support specifically related to legal issues including ensuring proper storage of electronic files;
  • investigate and draft responses to Subpoenas, small claims litigations and legal inquires;
  • conduct case assessments;
  • gathering and compiling case materials;
  • discovery responses support (including updates and timely response to deadlines);
  • draft correspondence and other litigation documents;
  • draft/update case memos;
  • coordinate and/or participate in client/witness interviews for relevant case information; and
  • act as a liaison between in-house counsel, outside counsel and internal company employees.
• Review and analyze contracts. 
• Assist with legal operations data analysis and reporting.  
• Assist with the creation of internal presentations and reports for review by senior management.
• Provide general support for the legal division by assisting with other legal, compliance, RIM and privacy related tasks.
• Ability to analyze legal issues and develop effective solutions.
• Specific tasks will be based on more detailed determination of applicant capabilities.  

What we’re looking for:

• Active enrollment at college/university or Law School. (Law School high preferred)
• Ability to work 40 hours a week at our World HQ in Parsippany, NJ 
• Proficient to advanced computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical abilities with strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal, organization, time and project management capabilities.
• Ability to multi-task, be self-motivated, work independently in a fast-paced environment and act with a sense of urgency with a delivery-oriented attitude.
• Contribute positively to the organization, both individually and as part of a team.
• Understanding of legal research methodologies.
• A sense of professional work ethic.
• Unquestioned discretion handling confidential information.

The hourly rate for this position is $30 an hour.

Who we are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

ParsippanyNew JerseyUnited States of America