Public Interest Intern
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for working alongside Senior Corporate Counsel and other members of the senior leadership team to research and develop legal strategies and solutions intended to identify, assist, and/or rehabilitate at-risk members of the Credit Union, with the goal of formulating positive alternatives to litigation and/or other punitive measures. The final product will bolster the financial health of at-risk members, and contribute potential solutions for the affordability crisis in Central Texas. This internship would require 15- 20 hours per week for the full semester (a minimum of 165 hours).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Relative Weight (in %; all functions’
total should = 100%)
Essential Function Description
40%
Planning
- Work with established UFCU taskforce dedicated to early identification and assistance of at-risk members
- Research current national and local litigation patterns.
- Conduct needs assessments of internal and external stakeholders, including members of the Austin legal community
- Collaborate with internal departments to understand current and future financial struggles of UFCU Members
- Work with UFCU taskforce to develop a base strategy for the implementation of a multi-pronged program
30%
Program Development
- Develop and propose long-term strategies to identify and assist at-risk members
- Provide supporting data, metrics, and reporting
- Develop a program using the research and information obtained during planning
- Create policy and procedural documents to assist in implementing the strategy
30%
Supporting Information and Resources
- Research and create training materials
- Research and create guidelines for identifying and assisting at-risk members
N/A
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Student currently enrolled at The University of Texas School of Law
- Enrolled in the Nonprofit Internship Program, Fall 2020 Semester
Experience
- Project management experience preferred
- Legal research and writing
- Proficient in using Westlaw or Lexis research data bases
- Demonstrated interest in finance or corporate law e.g., classes in related areas.
- Credit union and/or banking experience a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any intern and employee in order to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job included close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
- Employee will make extensive use of the telephone requiring the ability to effectively and accurately explain complex information.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an intern or employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- This position may involve periodic stressful conditions.
- May occasionally require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, and evening/weekend hours.
- May occasionally move from one work location/branch to another.
- Public contact position, requiring appropriate professional appearance.
- Frequent computer use at a workstation up to two hours at a time.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
In addition to fulfilling the position’s Essential Duties and Responsibilities, an individual must demonstrate UFCU’s Core Competencies:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Building Partnerships
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Focus on Results
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)