Legal Intern (Unpaid) - Colorado Springs, CO

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Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

At Young Life, our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We invite you to join us in this life-changing work, building relationships and creating spaces where young people feel seen, known, and loved.

Job Specific Working Conditions:

This self-motivated first or second year law student will have strong motivation to research and write on important legal issues impacting a religious non-profit organization. As assigned by a supervising attorney, he or she will be asked to thoroughly analyze legal questions on issues like tax, human resources, intellectual property, corporations, international transactions, immigration, data protection and privacy, and risk management.

Essential Duties:

• Research global, federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Analyze case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Clearly and concisely write legal memoranda and legal opinions under attorney supervision.
• Assist attorney and paralegals in consulting with Young Life staff on open legal matters.
• Participate in meetings with member of the Legal Services Department by offering ideas, input, and feedback.
• Assist in preparing contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Review and organize case files and discovery materials.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Follow up, as instructed, with outside counsel or Young Life staff with ongoing projects.

Education:

• Completed first year of law school at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid - Office environment/Work from home.
• This is an unpaid position

Qualifications Required for the Job:

• Must be willing to take instruction and constructive criticism well.
• Must have professional desire to serve the legal needs of a non-profit, Christian missions organization.
• Must be proficient in legal research and writing..
• Must display creative problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and the personal skills necessary to interact with a variety of individuals and groups.
• Must be able to multi-task a variety of projects under tight deadline pressure.
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.