General Claims Legal Intern
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NJM Insurance Group
Trenton, NJ, US
Summary
The intern will assist with legal research assignments, draft legal memoranda, and maintain the General Claims Legal Index. They will also collaborate with staff attorneys on various tasks and participate in structured business projects.
Job Description
Consider joining NJM’s 2027 Paid Summer Intern Program!
This robust program includes:
- Lunch with leaders; featuring insights from an Executive Leadership Team member, and a former NJM intern. Opportunity to network with leaders and professionals across multiple departments.
- Contribute to and collaborate on meaningful work within your department.
- Team Intern Project: Research and present a business question to NJM leaders.
- NJM Seminars designed to build essential professional skills and expand knowledge of the insurance industry.
- Professional headshots to help enhance your personal brand.
- Intern Fun:
- Night at the Trenton Thunder Game
- Volunteer activities to give back to the community in which we serve
- Networking and social events with fellow interns, former interns, and leaders
Overview
NJM Insurance has a law clerk (summer) opportunity available on our General Claims legal team. Located at our West Trenton, NJ headquarters, this is a wonderful opportunity for a second-year law student to enjoy sharpening research and writing skills in this heavy research role, while collaborating with our fine legal team.
The law clerk will gain work experience while performing meaningful tasks and projects. This summer internship is part of a structured program that will provide the law clerk with challenging work assignments/projects, an overall view of the business and litigation, and networking opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
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Assist with various legal research assignments and writing legal memoranda.
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May assist with various research related tasks to maintain the General Claims Legal Index, a multi-state legal resource for property and casualty insurance related issues.
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Assist the staff attorneys in other tasks.
Required Qualifications and Experience
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Student must have completed the second year of law school by the start of summer 2027.
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Commutable to our West Trenton, New Jersey office
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Minimum 3.0 GPA overall - undergraduate
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Some knowledge of insurance coverage and tort law
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Previous legal work experience is a plus.
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Ability to multitask.
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Self-directed worker with the ability to learn quickly and pursue Internship with enthusiasm and focus.
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Excellent research and communication skills, both written and oral
The General Claims Legal Intern can pay $21-$25.
Starting Rate: $21
Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.
NJM is among the Mid-Atlantic's leading property and casualty insurers. Founded in 1913, NJM's mission is to provide value-based insurance solutions to its policyholders with the highest levels of service, integrity, and financial stewardship. The Company operates in a mutual fashion for the exclusive benefit of its policyholders. Headquartered in West Trenton, NJ, with offices in Hammonton and Parsippany, NJM employs nearly 2,500 workers.
• Forbes Best In-state Employer, 2019-2025
• Certified by J.D. Power for providing "An Outstanding Auto Claims Experience" for personal lines customers,* 2018-2025
• #1 in the Mid-Atlantic Region in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Auto Insurance Study (AIS)**
• #7 for home insurance and #5 for auto insurance in the U.S. in Forbes List of World's Best Insurance Companies, 2024
*J.D. Power 2025 Auto Claims Certification Program℠ recognition is based on successful completion of an audit, exceeding a customer experience benchmark through a survey of recent claims servicing interactions, and a Financial Strength rating. For more information, visit jdpower.com/awards.
**For J.D. Power 2025 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards.
Founded
1913
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Insurance
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
West Trenton, NJ
NJM is among the Mid-Atlantic's leading property and casualty insurers. Founded in 1913, NJM's mission is to provide value-based insurance solutions to its policyholders with the highest levels of service, integrity, and financial stewardship. The Company operates in a mutual fashion for the exclusive benefit of its policyholders. Headquartered in West Trenton, NJ, with offices in Hammonton and Parsippany, NJM employs nearly 2,500 workers.
• Forbes Best In-state Employer, 2019-2025
• Certified by J.D. Power for providing "An Outstanding Auto Claims Experience" for personal lines customers,* 2018-2025
• #1 in the Mid-Atlantic Region in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Auto Insurance Study (AIS)**
• #7 for home insurance and #5 for auto insurance in the U.S. in Forbes List of World's Best Insurance Companies, 2024
*J.D. Power 2025 Auto Claims Certification Program℠ recognition is based on successful completion of an audit, exceeding a customer experience benchmark through a survey of recent claims servicing interactions, and a Financial Strength rating. For more information, visit jdpower.com/awards.
**For J.D. Power 2025 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards.
Founded
1913
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Insurance
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
West Trenton, NJ