Hybrid Legal Intern

at PlanetArt

• Job title: Legal Intern
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: $20 - $26 per hour
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Calabasas, United States

About the role

• Legal Intern collaborating with the in-house legal team in Calabasas, California. Conducting research, assisting with litigation and intellectual property matters in a full-time summer internship.

Responsibilities

• Support in-house legal team by conducting legal research and analyzing complex legal issues
• Assist with litigation and intellectual property matters
• Work closely with the Associate General Counsel and General Counsel to develop practical legal skills
• Conduct legal research using Bloomberg Law and other resources, preparing clear and concise legal memoranda
• Assist with litigation support, including document reviewing and providing summaries and analysis
• Review and analyze the company's intellectual-property portfolio to identify gaps in coverage and provide strategic recommendations
• Support intellectual-property initiatives and trademark management processes
• Collaborate with the legal team on various projects as they arise
• Participate in meetings and build relationships with other interns across departments

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school with strong grades. Ideal candidates are rising 2L students. Exceptional undergraduate students considering law school may also be considered.
• Able to work up to 40 hours per week throughout the course of a 10 to 12-week summer internship between May through September 2026.
• Proficient in legal research methodologies and platforms.
• Strong legal writing skills with the ability to produce clear, well-organized memoranda. Must submit a short (2-5 page) writing sample with application.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets
• Base pay is $20.00 to $26.00 an hour
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Regular, continuous use of a computer
• Regular sitting and standing and walking
• Regular interaction with team members through in-person meetings, phone calls, video conferencing, or email
• Hybrid position, in office M, T & Th with optional work from home days Wednesday & Friday