First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

First thingsFirst: Who are we?

Twice the size of our next largest competitor,First Studentis the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization, scheduling, maintenance, and charter services for 1,100 school districts contracts.

As a Law Student Intern at First Student, you will assist with defense against various employment-related matters, including but not limited to discrimination complaints, wage and hour complaints from local, state, and federal agencies, and sick leave law research.

• Research statutes, regulations, Company policies, and labor contracts to evaluate causes of action and prepare a defense of the case accordingly.
• Assist in preparation of company response to include position statement, correspondence, affidavits, and other evidentiary documents.
• Review documents, interview witnesses, review Company policies/labor contracts, and conduct legal analysis based upon facts of cases necessary to prepare company defense/response.
• Review charges of discrimination and wage & hour, assess company exposure to liability and make decisions on how a case should be handled. Assign outside counsel when appropriate.
• Assist all units of the Company and corporate management on specific employment law-related issues.
• Help maintain a record of all claims, dispositions, and settlements. Provides updated matrix and data information of all active complaints.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree Required
• Law School experience is heavily preferred, other similar work will be considered
• General Microsoft/Office experience
• Interpreting laws/regulations and applying them to specific fact situations in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work in the office in downtown Cincinnati. Some remote work may be allowed.

First for a Reason

Professional Advancement

Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from withinwhich means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America.

Extensive Training

Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Because we're stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We're committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.

Community Service & Impact

Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First Student, you will have a positive impact on others.

Apply today and get your career on the road with FirstStudent!

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request .