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HARMAN International

19d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Legal
  • Novi
  • 26d left

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  • You must be a JD candidate with excellent academics, enrolled in law school, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and be available to work 40 hours/week from May 19 to Aug 8, 2025.
  • You will assist with legal research, contract drafting, intellectual property matters, litigation support, database updates, and special projects while collaborating with internal and external counsel.

Requirements

  • Must be a JD Candidate currently enrolled in a law degree program with excellent academic credentials, with at least one semester completed, at an ABA-accredited institution taking at least one class in the semester prior to the internship program, and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program.
  • Must be working toward a degree in law, with current course work in the area of law.
  • Must be commercially minded and able to view legal issues in light of business priorities.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, including exceptional negotiating skills, and be able to confidently interact and present information to senior leaders.
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple complex projects simultaneously, and work under pressure with keen attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to act decisively; and able to provide quick, concise, and practice advice consistent with Harman business objectives.
  • Able to advise and where necessary problem-solve as pro-actively and commercially aggressive as possible
  • Possess the ability to interact effectively with other attorneys and employees, senior executives, opposing counsel and outside client personnel.
  • Superior ability to analyze complex business and legal issues, exceptional judgment, outstanding interpersonal skills, a teamwork-oriented attitude, strong initiative, and proven ability to effectively juggle competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate risk and to exercise sound legal judgment.
  • Must be team-oriented and have the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with a solution-oriented approach to legal issues, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, and a sense of humor and positive can-do attitude.
  • Be willing to work in an office in Novi, MI
  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
  • Must be willing to work 40 hours a week
  • Must provide full work availability from May 19, 2025 through August 8, 2025 and be able to work 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

  • Assist internal and external counsel with diligence, research, and negotiation of corporate transactions, automotive supply chain issues, transactional matters, and contracts, including reviewing a variety of issues and drafting responses and proposals, coordinating various legal issues, drafting and reviewing contracts, risk review, and promptly responding to requests for legal review from all departments.
  • Support Intellectual Property matters, including preliminary invention review, inventor interviews, communicating with and collecting information from various technology and business leads, communicating with outside counsel to provide feedback, cataloging information relative to German and Austrian inventor compensation laws, and providing various reports.
  • Work on all aspects of the litigation process from case inception through case closure, including investigating factual issues pertaining to claims, working closely with business units across the organization to properly defend and/or prosecute matters, assisting with case management and research, supporting internal investigations and studies, preparation of memos summarizing investigations, and other tasks to be determined.
  • Update various legal databases (Anaqua, Legal Tracker, Conga, GEMS, etc.) relative to specific on-going tasks, including but not limited to: invention information, law firm e-billing system, contract management database record creation, and others as needed.
  • Provide support for special projects as needed.

FAQs

What is the location of the Summer Intern - Law Clerk position?

The position is located in Novi, Michigan, USA on Cabot Drive.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate is hourly and varies based on the applicant's level of education, ranging from $19.00 for freshmen to $28.00 for master's students.

What are the internship dates for the Summer Law Clerk position?

The internship runs from May 19, 2025, through August 8, 2025.

Is this internship full-time?

Yes, the internship requires a commitment of 40 hours per week.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be JD candidates currently enrolled in a law degree program at an ABA-accredited institution and have completed at least one semester of coursework.

What kind of tasks will the intern be responsible for?

Intern tasks include assisting with corporate transactions, supporting Intellectual Property matters, working on litigation processes, updating legal databases, and providing support for special projects.

Will the intern need to undergo a background check?

Yes, successfully completing a background investigation and drug screen is a condition of employment.

Is the internship opportunity competitive?

Yes, applicants are required to have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate strong skills in communication, negotiation, and legal analysis.

Are there any benefits offered with this internship?

Yes, interns can access employee discounts on HARMAN/Samsung products, professional development opportunities, and benefits designed to support wellbeing, among others.

What is the work environment like at HARMAN?

HARMAN promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment that encourages collaboration, professional, and personal development.

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HARMAN International

Harman International is a global leader in automotive technology, lifestyle innovations, design and analytics.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1980
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!

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