Summer 2027 Intern - Law - St. Petersburg, FL CLC

The internship has a full-time schedule in the summer beginning Wednesday, June 2, 2027, through Wednesday, August 11, 2027, with the potential to transition to a part-time schedule during the 2027/2028 school year. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organization skills, an energetic/positive attitude, legal research knowledge, and the ability to work well under deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.

Overview:

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential:

Responsibilities:

Rebecca Hendry & Associates, staff counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in St. Petersburg, Florida, is hiring a rising 3L Summer Law Intern (Class of 2028) who will have exposure to litigation and trial practice. The internship strives to provide a balanced and realistic representation of the function of Claims Litigation Counsel, as well as real-world exposure to a multitude of legal services being provided. The selected individual will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with attorneys on assigned projects, observe every phase of litigation, and will have a designated mentor throughout the internship.  The internship has a full-time schedule in the summer beginning Wednesday, June 2, 2027, through Wednesday, August 11, 2027, with the potential to transition to a part-time schedule during the 2027/2028 school year. The selected intern will be paid $33/ hour and operate in a hybrid environment (combination of in-office and remote). The Summer Intern selected will also receive a $2000 Intern Stipend. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organization skills, an energetic/positive attitude, legal research knowledge, and the ability to work well under deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.

Located in St. Petersburg, FL, we enjoy an active, busy civil trial practice. We provide a congenial, team-oriented, professional work environment with skilled support staff.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled as a 2L student in an ABA law school and must remain enrolled as a student for the duration of the internship.
• 2L students in the top half of their class
• Strong research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

Please attach the following as one combined single document and upload during the application process:

• Resume
• Transcript for recent graduates (unofficial copy accepted)
• Writing Sample (no more than 5 pages long)

Internship Details: 

• Summer Internship Dates:  6/2/2027-8/11/2027
• Hours:  Monday-Friday, 38.75 hours per week
• • Due to the short duration of the summer program, it is an expectation that hired interns will be available for the duration of the summer internship with little to no disruption in work schedule.
• Pay: $33/hour.  In addition, interns selected for our summer internship program will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend!
• Work Arrangement: HYBRID - Selected interns should plan to spend time working from home and some time working in the office as part of our hybrid work environment.  Please note that relocation benefits will not apply.  Based on the in office requirement, we are seeking law students from the local area. 
• Office Location: 100 2^nd Avenue South, Suite 400S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
   

***Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.***

Our Benefits:

We are excited to offer our interns a tailored set of benefits with a range of valuable perks to help support you during your time with us!

Time Off

• 40 hours of Life Leave
• Military Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401(K) Savings Plan (Eligible at age 18)
• Mutual Funds (Eligible at age 18)
• Commuter Benefits

Miscellaneous Benefits

• Wellness programs
• US Discount program
• Good Neighbor Grant program
• Matching Gift program
• Employee Assistance Fund
• Company Holidays