The Schlitt Law Firm has selected Matthew Parente from Oyster Bay for its fall legal internship program. Carol L. Schlitt, the founding partner of the Schlitt Law Firm, said, “Matthew is smart, curious, driven, detail-oriented, responsible and enthusiastic. He has already made key contributions and shows a promising future.”
The Schlitt Firm internship program offers a paid internship position in the fall and spring and a paid summer internship that also carries a $500 scholarship. The internship provides exposure to all areas of the personal injury and medical malpractice firm, opportunities to go to court and to work with clients. It includes extensive educational components on writing, research, case development and the drafting of legal documents. “We challenge our interns and expect they will work hard and gain meaningful experience. We want Matt to experience working for a value-driven firm and to advocate for clients,” said Carol Schlitt. “We will know we succeeded if we contribute to his blossoming career.”
Matt Parente, graduated from St. Anthony’s High School and New York University. Early in his career, Matt has garnered experience with political organizing, research and writing. He performed political analysis for the Long Island Progressive Organization and developed events and social media content for the Common Good, a non-partisan group in New York City that seeks common ground on political issues. He has also worked for the New York Public Interest Research Group and Carolyn McCarthy’s re-election campaign. Matt is considering law school among other future options. “I am hungry to learn more about the law and the development and management of a small business.”
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The Schlitt Law Firm posted the internship opportunity with colleges throughout the region as well as on its website, the Huntington Chamber of Commerce and other online listings. The Firm received dozens of applications from highly accomplished college students and recent graduates. After a rigorous selection process, the Firm offered the position to Mr. Parente.
The Schlitt Law Firm established its internship program as part of its overall commitment to contributing to the community. In addition to the internship program, the Schlitt Law Firm donates one percent of its revenues to local educational and children’s charities and provides employees with paid time off for community work. The firm also relies extensively on local vendors for everything from web design to cleaning services. “We believe it is important that our firm invest in the community as a way of giving back and providing for a better future for our community and our firm,” said Ms. Schlitt.
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The Schlitt Law Firm is a plaintiff-only personal injury and medical malpractice firm serving the New York metropolitan area. The firm emphasizes client services and is built on the values of communication, education and responsiveness. The firm operates an office at 79 Wall Street in Huntington Village and has a location in the Bronx. The Schlitt Law Firm publishes one of the New York’s leading legal blogs, New York Law Thoughts.
For more information, please visit www.SchlittLaw.com or call 1-800-660-1466.
