Information Technology Data Intern

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SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and an assigned mentor, the Data Intern will perform a variety of functional and administrative duties in accordance with established firm policies and procedures. The intern will collaborate with department team members on specific short- and long-term projects related to their field of study and firm priorities. Activities will be assigned by the CIO based on business needs and learning opportunities for the intern.

INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY:

The BT RISE Internship Program is designed to introduce students in specified fields of study to the day-to-day operations of a law firm. Candidate’s skill, knowledge, aptitude, and education will be considered during the selection process.

To be eligible candidates must:

• Have completed their foundation year (at least 24 credits)

• Be enrolled in a 2-4 year undergraduate degree program at the time of the internship

• Be available to participate for 10 consecutive weeks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support the assigned department in delivering meaningful work that advances business initiatives.

2. Collaborate with team members on focused projects, including data input, data analysis, process documentation, and recordkeeping.

3. Assist in the implementation of a data lake and associated activities, such as data integration, data management, and data governance.

4. Participate in internal and external meetings to develop an understanding of their field of study and business acumen.

5. Maintain confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

6. Collaborate with other departments and summer interns, where applicable.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program to receive college course credits.

2. Pursuing a degree in fields of study that aligns with the following departments: Human Resources, Accounting, Marketing, Information Technology, and Legal Operations.

3. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing work functions.

4. Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.

5. Strong interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by email, phone, and virtually.

6. Ability to follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.

7. Provide timely and accurate information with ordinary courtesy and tact.

8. Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copiers, phones, and scanning equipment.

9. Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Onsite work required.

2. Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.

3. Specific work hours for this position will be assigned; generally, core business hours.

The requirements may vary occasionally, depending on the needs of the firm. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.