Summer Law Clerk

Overview

As a summer law clerk, you will be introduced to the skills necessary for a successful insurance career at AmTrust North America by working closely with our Litigation Department. Throughout this clerkship, you will build a foundational background and robust overview of the legal exposures facing different insurance lines and products. You’ll interact with various stakeholders to learn multiple facets of the insurance business. Participate in weekly professional development and training workshops.

This is your chance to check out AmTrust as a potential employer. We will provide you with the tools and resources to be successful. Your clerkship supervisor and professional mentor will be available to make sure you are benefiting from your experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development opportunities such as preparing presentations
• Attend presentations given by senior leadership on various topics relating to the insurance industry
• Provide formal written communication and documentation of analyses
• Actively participate in discussions
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos on relevant topics
• Review and digest case files

Qualifications

Required

• Rising 1L or 2L (graduating May 2027 or 2028)
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide information in a clear, concise manner with an appropriate level of detail, empathy and professionalism
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Effective analytical skills to gather information, analyze facts, and draw conclusions
• Good negotiation skills
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; additional requirements may apply

Preferred

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

The expected compensation for this role is $20/hour

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.