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Legal Intern

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA's core values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June. Our legal team seeks a high performing and motivated intern interested in gaining knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. The intern will gain further knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. The intern must work in accordance with corporate core values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline. Internship position is located at DTNA's Portland, OR location. The legal intern will work under the close supervision of our highly experienced attorneys supporting product and technical compliance. The intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of legal projects, supervised by experienced attorneys, in one or more of the following practice groups: Business Innovation and Corporate Law, Litigation and Technical Compliance, Labor and Employment, Antitrust and Dealers, and Compliance and Outreach. The internship will begin and conclude per semester schedule. The internship is available for 40 hours per week (time to be agreed on between intern and supervising attorney) over a portion of the summer to be agreed upon between DTNA and the prospective intern. Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $30 per hour. Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

Actively contribute and be a part of exciting projects that drive the future within the Daimler Trucks North America organization

Work cross functionally with various departments to create a collaborative environment

Research legal issues to guide internal clients on legal and business risk associated with, for example, data privacy, dealer and vendor agreements, technical compliance, employment/labor considerations, and merger and acquisitions

Assist with drafting and analysis of various contracts and communiques

Attend internal client meetings, as necessary and requested

Support DTNA's response to inquiries from government agencies such as NHTSA, EPA, or CARB by researching our answers, reviewing documents to ensure veracity, drafting responses, etc.

Support fire claim analysis by determining the available information, determining what of that is privileged, categorizing the claims into origins, and documenting conclusions

Support development of legal trainings

Perform mini-audits to assemble timeline of events, communications, etc. on specified matters

Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June)

Completed at least one (1) year toward a Juris Doctor degree program by the start of externship

Unquestionable integrity and appropriate handling of confidential information

Clear and flexible communication skills required

Interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment required

Strong sense of accountability and ownership of work

Interest in automotive industry, manufacturing, technology preferred

Continuous improvement mindset preferred

Curious and adaptable preferred

Technical knowledge about vehicles preferred

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s): Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote) This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.