Sr. Legal Intern (Summer 2025)

Zurich North America is currently looking for a Senior Legal Intern for the summer of 2025 to support our Corporate Law team within Legal Services, Corporate Investigations, Regulatory Services, and Government Affairs (LCRG) out of our Schaumburg, IL offices

This intern will work under immediate supervision and perform requested tasks alongside professionals who perform Corporate Law roles. Generally, this position is part of a summer program with an assigned mentor. 

The primary project you will work on:

• Working on various assignments from attorneys from different practice areas including Legal research and legal memo writing

You will learn:

• Collaboration skills within a corporate legal department and how the legal department interacts with business clients 
• Cross-functional learning opportunity with all Legal Services groups, including Litigation, Insurance Regulation, and Reinsurance, Corporate, Transactions & ESG, and Government and Regulatory Relations
• Research skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Actively Pursuing a Juris Doctorate
• Currently enrolled in a college or university program and will be enrolled in the upcoming Fall Semester 2025
• Be legally eligible to work in the U.S indefinitely   

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Research skills
• Knowledge of Westlaw
• Problem-solving skills in customer-focused environment 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Quick Learner
• Previous experience in an internship, externship, or clerkship in a legal setting 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet 

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. 

Location(s): Schaumburg, IL
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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