Reference Number: 1840
Department: Law
Closing Date: 11/30/2024
If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application. Description Union Pacific Railroad is looking for a talented paralegal student to assist the Law Department. The paralegal intern will assist other paralegals with review and analyses of documents, fact gathering and legal research, drafting legal documents, and other projects for Labor, Employment, Personal Injury, and Real Estate litigation, as well as regulatory and transactional matters. The ideal candidate will have completed 2 years of paralegal studies by May 2025 and have strong writing and communication skills. The position will be administered as a year-round internship at Union Pacific's headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. The work schedule is flexible and can be designed to accommodate the course commitments of the successful candidate. A flexible work schedule includes up to 40 hours per week available during the summer months and an average of 15-20 hours per week available during the academic year. The estimated wage for this position is between $20.00-$26.00 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Accountabilities - Learn and perform core department business group work tasks, processes, and customer services
- Perform administrative support for department business group managers
- Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments
- Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company
- Assist with project management for various company initiatives and complete administrative tasks and special projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications - Required - College credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate or graduate degree
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Basic organization, prioritization and time/project management skills
Qualifications - Preferred Physical and Mental Job Requirements - This position requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens
- Maintain concentration, focuses on tasks and can make timely decisions
Work Conditions - Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- 18 years of age or older
- Standard office work environment
What we offer: - A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
- A flexible and hybrid work environment that allows you to work on-site and from home (as the job allows)
- On-site cafeteria (with employee discount), fitness center (free to employees), federal credit union, all in Union Pacific Center headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska
- Competitive compensation
- Engaging activities with other interns and educational visits to Union Pacific facilities
Background Check Investigation * State & Federal criminal history * Last 7 years of employment history to include military service * Education * Prior drug history * Professional license or certification, if applicable to role * Driving history, if applicable to role Please click here to review Union Pacific's policy regarding background investigations.
Medical Review * Medical Evaluation * Drug Screen * Fitness-for-duty assessment to ensure that candidates can safely perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation * Color vision exam, if applicable to role
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Union Pacific supports diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer here . Union Pacific is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce where equal employment opportunities are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or genetic information. Union Pacific strictly prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on protected status. Union Pacific is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment of individuals with disabilities. To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please use this link here to submit a request.
Inclusion Statement Union Pacific's commitment to diversity and inclusion is based on our desire to create an environment where people can be their best, personally and professionally. Our employees are unique individuals. Our diverse perspectives come from many sources including gender, race, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and veteran status.As America's railroad, Union Pacific has an innate responsibility to speak out against all forms of discrimination while creating an environment where all can see themselves belonging and succeeding.