About This Role

At Discover, you will never stop learning. We are looking for people driven by purpose, who want to help us change the game in financial services. We were founded in 1986, and now have over 16,000 employees. Together we are dedicated to helping people spend smarter, manage debt better and save more for a brighter financial future.

By joining us, you will be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. We are as focused on our employees as we are on our customers – and we have been consistently awarded for both. Be the reason we help millions of people build a brighter financial future, and achieve yours along the way.

Job Description

At Discover be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

Law students (rising 2L) will have opportunities to participate in a variety of projects in the areas of litigation, banking, public company, contracts, consumer credit, and regulatory relations in order to get a sense of the industry and gain practical experience. Law students will also perform a variety of administrative and legal research duties to assist attorneys in the company.

The dynamic program will offer participants:

• Challenging project assignments that support the Legal Organization’s priorities and objectives
• Exposure to a wide range of consumer lending and banking legal issues inherent in a diversified financial services company
• Cross-functional knowledge, experience, and contacts across the Legal Organization
• Ongoing development training
• Volunteer (Pro Bono) opportunities
• Networking opportunities with Discover and its partner law firms
• Access and exposure to senior leadership

Responsibilities:

• Proven leadership experience
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)