As a Legal Extern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting real-world legal work. You’ll assist attorneys with legal research, document review, and case preparation while building strong writing and analytical skills in a collaborative, learning-focused environment. This externship offers meaningful exposure to day-to-day legal processes, the chance to sharpen your professionalism and attention to detail, and mentorship from experienced practitioners who are invested in your growth.
Position Type: Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week / 12-week program
Wage: $0.00 per hour
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 5 days a week.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Complies with HIPAA Privacy and Security requirements and policies.
• Works closely with members of assigned team to develop subject matter knowledge.
• Attends company/department/team trainings and meetings as appropriate.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism by demonstrating excellent attendance, adhering to company guidelines, meeting objectives thoroughly and on time, etc.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instructions.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Ability to apply creative solutions.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work under strict deadlines.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Engages in regular check‑ins with the Supervisor or designated leader (e.g. bi‑weekly or as scheduled) to review progress toward goals, clarify expectations, and receive timely, constructive feedback.
• Actively participates in a variety of learning experiences, which may include attending meetings, trainings, and other department activities to observe professional practices and workflows.
• Maintains open communication with the Supervisor and team members, proactively asking questions, seeking guidance, and addressing schedule changes in accordance with team norms.
Education and Experience:
• In current pursuit of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field required.
• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Physical Requirements:
• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.