LVLUP Legal is looking to hire a Business and Intellectual Property Extern! This position is solely for academic credit beginning January 2025. Do not apply if your school does not allow for academic credit from law firms.

As a member of the LVLUP Legal team, you will work both virtually and in-person at our office in Tribeca; however you must be a 2L or 3L law student based in NYC. This is perfect for a law student who would like to work for a modern law firm with clients in fashion, technology, marketing, and lifestyle.

Externs will learn the internal operations of building a successful business and intellectual property law practice by working directly with the LVLUP Legal team to draft and review contracts, conduct legal research, assist with trademark searches, file legal entities, network for business development, and manage projects.

Our ideal candidate is comfortable working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment, will bring energy and enthusiasm to their work, can pick up concepts quickly, and can tackle all types of projects. In this role, you will also be encouraged to attend events and meet as many potential clients as possible.

We are highly invested in the individuals we bring onto our team, and the goal is for you to grow with the firm. The ability to obtain academic credit for this role is required. We also require that you have experience on content editing platforms like CapCut and Canva, as well as social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, company agreements, business formation documents, and investment/stock agreements.

• Assisting in legal research and writing.

• Trademark searches and drafting memorandums for clients on filing strategies.

• Filing company documents.

• Attending networking events for the purpose of business development.

• Pitching to new clients and negotiating business deals.

• Conducting client outreach, organizing prospects, and sending follow-up emails.

• Creating and drafting blog and social media posts.

• Engaging on social media platforms for the firm.

Qualifications:

• Experience reviewing contracts and some trademark exposure.

• Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to network and speak to clients.

• Confidence to pick up concepts quickly.

• Fluency in social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and Canva.

• Time management skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with the team.

• Great attitude, self-starter, authentic, passionate, and fun!