Description
FCA US LLC's ("FCA US") Office of the General Counsel ("OGC") Summer Internship Program (the "Program") is looking for a highly motivated, creative individual with a diverse background, superior academic credentials and significant personal achievements who will be finishing their first year of law school in 2014-15 to work in a challenging legal environment where contribution, teamwork and communication are vital to the success of the organization.
The Program is based at FCA US's world headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan and will run for 8-10 weeks (depending on the intern's availability) starting in May 2015.
A competitive salary will be offered. The intern may qualify for a housing allowance and/or travel assistance.
The Program will offer the intern an opportunity to have a variety of experiences through meaningful work assignments, observation opportunities, and social interactions. Our goal is to provide the intern with an understanding of (i) FCA US and its products; (ii) the work performed by the OGC and the clients we serve; and (iii) the greater metro Detroit area and all it has to offer.
Our Program coordinators will work with the intern to provide a summer filled with real, interesting, and meaningful legal assignments. The intern will be devoted 100% to supporting the Intellectual Property - Patents and Trademarks (IP) group within OGC. Program coordinators and the intern will periodically meet to: Review on-going assignments; receive new assignments; learn about various aspects of the OGC and/or business operations at FCA US; andreceive periodic feedback from the program coordinators.
In addition to meaningful work experiences, the Program will also strive to provide the intern with formal and informal opportunities to get to know other interns and the OGC staff. The intern may be taken to group lunches, attend department meetings or go to organized social events in the greater metro Detroit area.
Basic Qualifications
-- At the time of commencement of the internship, completion of the first year of law school at an -- ABA accredited law school
-- Strong written and oral communication skills
-- Ability to work in a team environment and to handle multiple tasks
-- Excellent analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
-- A strong technical background and demonstrated interest in intellectual property
Preferred Qualifications
-- A strong technical background (e.g., preferred Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, -- Computer Programming, or other science such as Physics or Chemistry)
-- GPA of 3.2 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale or equivalent thereof)
-- Availability to commit to an 8-10 week program that runs from May through August
FCA US LLC is proud to extend to its employees a compensation and benefits package that is designed to retain their talent and to motivate and reward job performance. Our present compensation program provides for competitive, market based salaries, and annual vacation and holiday time off. We make available a comprehensive health care benefits plan which, depending upon the employee’s role, includes medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage. We also offer a disability absence plan, group and optional life insurance program, savings plan, tuition assistance, and vehicle purchase and lease discounts for certain employees, and for their family and friends.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
Note: Some of the benefits listed above may not apply to summer vacation replacement and temporary employees.
Date posted: 1-30-2015
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