Local College Co-op: Legal Administration; Litigation

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.

If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow has an exciting part-time cooperative education job opportunity available in Midland, MI
. This position is open to qualified and highly-committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Midland Dow site. Unlike a short-term internship project outside of school terms, this particular role is a long-term, year-round,
undergraduate student position -- at least one full year in duration -- while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree. This opportunity offers the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi-national corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in many different roles. This program is designed for academically successful students who meet ALL of the specific job and co-op program requirements listed below and who can simultaneously succeed both in school and in a professional work environment.

The position exists to provide administrative and operational support for the Litigation group.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support attorneys and paralegals in managing litigation matters and legal projects

• Maintain legal records, matter information, and reporting within legal management systems

• Assist with document management, discovery activities, legal holds, and records retention

• Coordinate legal communications, correspondence, and information requests

• Support outside counsel administration, budgeting, invoice processing, and matter tracking

• Conduct legal research and prepare reports, presentations, and summaries

• Collaborate with legal, business, and functional teams on litigation-related activities

• Participate in legal operations, process improvement, and special project initiatives

• There is no required course of study for this position, but students pursuing Business Administration, Legal Studies, Political Science, Public Policy Information Management, Finance, Accounting, Communications, or related discipline majors may be the best fit for this position.

• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Interest in litigation, legal operations, risk management, compliance, or corporate law

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working with records, data, or document-intensive projects

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment

• Planning and Organizing - Prioritizes multiple assignments, manages deadlines, and maintains accurate records

• Attention to Detail - Ensures accuracy and quality when managing legal documents, data, and reporting

• Communicating Effectively - Clearly conveys information through written, verbal, and professional correspondence

• Collaborating Effectively - Builds…