Litigation Intern

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Litigation Intern at Cornerstone Building Brands is responsible docket updating and maintenance and report generation. Reporting directly to the Assistant General Counsel – Surfaces & Canada, this role will have the opportunity to work with legal subject matter experts in contracting, employment law, internal investigations, data privacy and government contracting.

This is a short-term assignment that we anticipate to continue through the end of 2025.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Possible projects and initiatives this intern will work on include:

• Work with existing GL litigation docket to bring it up-to-date based on information in TPA database and internal notes
• Keep docket up to date based on emails from Litigation Paralegal and AGCs
• Generate report templates and calendars to communication status of cases
• Work with AGC and Litigation Paralegal to generate SOPs around litigation docket
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Completed one year at an ABA-accredited Law School
• Knowledge of basic legal concepts in litigation, tort and/or employment law
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Mastery of MS 365 applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with databases and data management a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a short-term assignment that we anticipate to continue through the end of 2025.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we  live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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