Legal Intern

Inside the Role

Interns will gain knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. Interns must work in accordance with DTNA’s core values of passion, respect, integrity and discipline. Internship positions can be located at various DTNA locations across the US. We are looking for high performing and motivated individuals in various areas within DTNA organizations. DTNA internships begin each summer in May or June.

Our legal team seeks a high performing and motivated intern interested in gaining knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. The intern will gain further knowledge and experience through exciting and real-life learning opportunities. The intern must work in accordance with corporate core values of passion, respect, integrity, and discipline. Internship position is located at DTNA’s Portland, OR location.
 
The legal intern will work under the close supervision of our highly experienced attorneys supporting product and technical compliance. The intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of legal projects, supervised by experienced attorneys, in one or more of the following practice groups: Business Innovation and Corporate Law, Litigation and Technical Compliance, Labor and Employment, Antitrust and Dealers, and Compliance and Outreach. 
 
The internship will begin and conclude per semester schedule. The internship is available for 40 hours per week (time to be agreed on between intern and supervising attorney) over a portion of the summer to be agreed upon between DTNA and the prospective intern.

Interns in this role may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time position subject to manager evaluations and business availability.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Salary placement is determined by your anticipated graduation year and ranges between $21 - $30 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Professional development and networking events, including resume reviews/mock interviews
• Housing and transportation stipend
• Employee resource groups
• Event ticket offering (based on corporate availability)
• Company social events

What You Drive at DTNA

• Actively contribute and be a part of exciting projects that drive the future within the Daimler Trucks North America organization

• Work cross functionally with various departments to create a collaborative environment

• Research legal issues to guide internal clients on legal and business risk associated with, for example, data privacy, dealer and vendor agreements, technical compliance, employment/labor considerations, and merger and acquisitions

• Assist with drafting and analysis of various contracts and communiques

• Attend internal client meetings, as necessary and requested

• Support DTNA’s response to inquiries from government agencies such as NHTSA, EPA, or CARB by researching our answers, reviewing documents to ensure veracity, drafting responses, etc.

• Support fire claim analysis by determining the available information, determining what of that is privileged, categorizing the claims into origins, and documenting conclusions

• Support development of legal trainings

• Perform mini-audits to assemble timeline of events, communications, etc. on specified matters

• Lead and support efforts to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace culture where everyone belongs

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program or higher from an accredited college/university OR have recently graduated within 1 year of the position start date (May/June) 

• Completed at least one (1) year toward a Juris Doctor degree program by the start of externship 

• Unquestionable integrity and appropriate handling of confidential information 

• Clear and flexible communication skills required 

• Interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment required 

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of work 

• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment 

• Interest in automotive industry, manufacturing, technology preferred

• Continuous improvement mindset preferred

• Curious and adaptable  preferred

• Technical knowledge about vehicles preferred

#LI-Hybrid

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- 

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open to Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.