• Job Description

  Req#: 5373
  About Leviton
  
  
  At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.
  
  About the role
  
  
  
  Department
  • Legal
  Reports to
  • Senior Associate General Counsel & Corporate Counsel
  Start Date
  • Summer 2025
  Compensation
  • $16 - $22 dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications
  Position Overview : Join a dynamic Legal Department and get the chance to gain experience in a wide range of areas of the law, including litigation, labor/employment, contracts, compliance, regulatory, corporate, intellectual property and transactional.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  • Provide support in Leviton’s claims and lawsuits, including: legal research, reviewing pleadings and motions, assisting in responding to written discovery requests, reviewing and summarizing deposition transcripts, summarizing discovery responses of other parties, and updating our Case Management System with relevant information
  • Review and assist in preparation of corporate contracts
  • Assist in compliance efforts by researching relevant laws and regulations and reviewing corporate policies and contracts to ensure compliance
  • Attend a deposition with a Leviton attorney
  • Assist Sr. Associate General Counsel with preparing corporate representatives for deposition
  • Set up files in Claims Management System and calendar important deadlines
  • Draft memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents
  • Possible due diligence functions in connection with acquisitions
  • Research various intellectual property issues
  • Assist in file and document organization
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  • Must be proficient in Westlaw or Lexis and Word, strong writing skills; journal experience strongly preferred. Writing sample may be required.
  
  Education & Experience
  
  
  • Must be currently enrolled in a Juris Doctorate program and have completed one year of law school; top half of law school class strongly preferred
  
  What We Offer
  
  
  
  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
  Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.
  The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now!
  
  
  
  
  #LI-Onsite
  
  Pay Range
  
  
  $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

• About the company

  Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. is an American manufacturer of electrical wiring equipment in North America.

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