College Intern – Legal

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We are looking for a passion-at-legal intern interested in labor and employment law in the aviation industry, who will be enthusiastic about working for Envoy Air, the largest regional carrier for American Airlines, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American Airlines Group (AAG). This is an exciting opportunity where you will have the unique opportunity to work with a team of professionals to share your creative ideas to continue to build the Envoy brand, support recruiting efforts and translate complex concepts into easy to understand materials for our different audiences.  Envoy operates Embraer E-175 aircraft and has a new fleet E-170 aircraft. The regional airline has expanded its network outside of the U.S. to international destinations in Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Our paid 11-week summer internship will not only enhance your studies, but also provide an educational experience you can’t find in the classroom. As an intern, you will learn real world skills while building a professional network of future peers. You will learn the ins and outs of how your team impacts the business day to day and gain an understanding of the commercial aviation business.

With this internship, the intern(s) will assist the legal department in legal research and special projects. While performing research and completing special projects as assigned, the legal intern will have the opportunity to observe and participate in many facets of the company’s legal operation which may include litigation, administrative claims, mediations, arbitrations, and collective bargaining negotiations.

Typical job duties include:

• Take on special projects including research into past litigation, arbitration, and administrative claims, and an analysis of common claims and trends, along with a template for analysis of these claims to be used by the department on an ongoing basis. This project will result in recommendations and strategies for the department to consider in handling future claims.

• Assist with Perform independent research on assigned legal topics, and to draft memoranda to the Envoy Legal Counsel and Sr. VP of Legal.
• May review and revise various contracts and agreements under the supervision of legal counsel.
• Observe and participate in many facets of the company’s legal operation
• Make observations and Provide suggestions and recommendations to the Legal department concerning potential process improvements, risk areas, and other opportunities for efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, which may include administrative tasks such as copying, filing, and event planning and organization. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a team environment and the ability to prioritize work and projects in order to meet deadlines and objectives. Must be able to work with minimal supervision, report to work regularly and on-time, and be self-motivated.