Intern – Corporate Counsel

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 31487BR
Department: Employment Law and Investigations
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Jan 27, 2025

Salary varies

Onsite

Full Time - Temporary

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Description

Program Introduction

At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it’s our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource— our associates. The Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunity in the workplace through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge.

Since the inception of the program in 2007, Publix empowers interns to share, lead, and implement their creative ideas, projects, and unique contributions towards our organization and the communities we serve.

Over the course of 10 weeks, interns are immersed in consequential department projects which allow them to apply academic concepts learned in the classroom to a real-world, corporate setting. The intern cohort participates in several exclusive events including meeting with Publix executives, volunteering in a local community service event, touring manufacturing and distribution facilities, and giving an end-of-summer presentation to Publix leaders. This summer, the program will occur from May 19 through July 25 at our company facilities in Lakeland, Florida. Interns are offered competitive pay and are generally expected to work onsite 40 hours per week, although this varies by department. Additionally, we partner with Florida Southern College to provide free housing for our out-of-town interns.

Come join an organization consistently ranked as a great place to work and make valuable contributions through an inimitable experience helping you grow professionally and personally. Add your story to the Publix legacy and apply today.

* This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Position Overview

The Corporate Counsel department provides reporting, trend analysis, peer guidance and a practical playbook to help counsels succeed in their high stakes. During the first half of the internship, the intern will work in the Employment Law and Investigations department Conducts investigations for complaints that associates lodge internally (Discharge Reviews, Formal Complaints) and externally (Charges of Discrimination, Attorney Demand Letters, and Lawsuits). During each investigation, we consider the legal merits as well as compliance with Publix’s Mission Statement, which is dedicated to the dignity, value, and employment security of our associates. During the second half of the internship, the intern will work in other areas of Corporate Counsel.

What you’ll do

First half of the internship the intern will work in the Employment Law and Investigations department:

• Investigating and analyzing complaints from associates stemming from Publix’s internal processes, discharge resolution, and formal complaint procedure
• Drafting reports at the conclusion of investigations
• Representing Publix at unemployment compensation hearings
• Assisting in-house counsel, management, and Employment Law Investigators with various tasks

Second half of the internship the intern will work in various other areas of Corporate Counsel such as:

• Real Estate/Facilities Legal/Contracts
• Healthcare & Privacy
• Consumer Benefits Licensing (Regulatory & Compliance)
• Environmental and Sustainability

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Required Qualifications

• Must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May
• Must be pursuing a must be pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree and completed 1L and entering 2L year
• Basic knowledge of MS Word, Power Point, Excel
• Strong written and analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills to complete assignments in a timely manner
• High level of maturity, judgement, and tact
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to work long hours at times and travel when needed

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Benefits

• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Paycheck direct deposit
• Credit union

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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