Summer ’11 – “Law Clerk Intern” – BNSF Railway; Fort Worth, TX
BNSF Railway operates one of the nation’s largest rail networks, with approximately 32,000 route miles operating through 28 states across the western United States. BNSF is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. For more than 160 years we have proudly served our customers by safely and efficiently delivering commodities such as coal, grain, steel and consumer products. The dedication, talent and creativity of our 38,000 employees have helped distinguish BNSF as an innovative and progressive leader within the transportation industry.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Temporary clerkship for a six-week period. Reports to in-house lawyers at BNSF. Under direction of law department attorneys will:
o Analyze legal issues, conduct legal research and analysis and prepare memoranda and legal documents, including initial drafts of court pleadings and discovery responses.
o May assist in discovery matters in coordination with staff paralegals and attorneys.