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POSITION SUMMARY
Sony Corporation of America ("SCA") is seeking a Summer 2024 law student intern to support the Legal Department. This is a paid internship and the intern will assist lawyers in transactional, litigation and corporate matters. SCA's law student intern program is designed to provide the intern with hands-on training in a real-world environment of an in-house legal department. Assignments will vary and may include researching and drafting memos, reviewing agreements and other legal documents, preparing for and attending client meetings, negotiations, depositions, court appearances, etc.
This is an in-person role requiring 2-3 times per week in the NYC office, combined with remote work for a total of approximately 35 hours a week.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Experience/background/course work/other indicia of interest in the fields of technology, media, or similar industries
Minimum of 3.0 GPA
Prior law firm/judicial internship or related internship experience is a plus
Rising third year law students are preferred
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks until they are completed
Experience in discreetly handling confidential information preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school
If applicant is seeking course credit, such applicant must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school internship/externship or clinical program
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
Your qualifications and experience should include:
Copy of law school transcript, along with a resume, cover letter and writing sample as part of the application materials
Available to work starting early June 2024 until late July or early August
Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.
The target hourly rate for this internship is $23.00 per hour. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime.
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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America
Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.