Legal Intern - Houston, Texas

Precision Drilling is launching our 2024 Internship Program!

 

If you have completed your first year of law school and you’d like to gain real-world experience during your summer, then please read on…

 

Working for Precision Drilling means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a strategic player in Precision Drilling’s future. We are a large company rooted in the success of our people, where you will collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the organization.

 

Our Interns will enjoy perks such as:

• A work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health and well-being.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• Networking and employee engagement events.
• Career development seminars.
• Precision offers afternoons off before a long weekend.

How to Apply

Applicants MUST submit a Cover Letter detailing their interest in working at Precision Drilling. Failure to submit a Cover Letter will result in automatic disqualification. Please submit your Cover Letter & Resume in ONE PDF file attached in the resume section.

This application will close on Friday, March 8, 2024.

The following restrictions apply to all internship candidates:

• Applicants must be available for a non-negotiable start date of Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Applicants must have housing accommodations or transportation in the Houston area, as Precision does not provide internship housing.
• By May 22, 2024, applicants must have completed at least their first year of study in a post-secondary program/Technical Institute (see job posting). 

Summary

This summer internship will give the intern valuable, real-world experience, as well as provide support to the Legal team at Precision Drilling (US) Corporation. The intern will gain exposure to various functions within the Legal Department during a 3–4 month work term and participate in projects to support initiatives.

 

Responsibilities

• Assist with various projects and responsibilities associated with corporate litigation, regulatory filings, policy revisions, anti-corruption/anti-bribery compliance, contractual matters, insurance inquiries, etc.
• Assist with discovery, including third-party subpoenas, the drafting of written responses/positional statements, and the analysis and review of pleadings and other pertinent legal documents
• Investigate facts and research case law to help in litigation or investigation matters
• Assist with preparing and editing documents, contracts, and correspondence
• Provide general support to the contract and legal teams
• Other support and ad hoc duties as required

 

Knowledge & Skills

Must have strong academic performance, achieving a B grade average (law school and undergrad transcripts should be provided)

Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Strong work ethic

Ability to deal with private and confidential corporate information

Proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, must be a team player

Excellent writing skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

Resourceful and demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise your own judgment

 

Education & Experience

Must have completed the first year of law school to be eligible for consideration