Contracts Intern

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Overview

Sanchez Law Firm is hiring a remote legal research intern to assist with research, drafting and case summaries. Open to law students in their 2nd year or above. Remote, open to candidates across the US.

Responsibilities

• Write short explainers on legal topics for internal teams in plain language
• Verify citations and quotations in drafts before they go to the supervising lawyer
• Review contracts for missing clauses and flag risks in a review sheet
• Compile background research for policy drafts such as the privacy policy and terms of use
• Assist in drafting NDAs, service agreements and vendor contracts from templates
• Prepare case summaries with facts, issues, holding and reasoning in a set format
• Proofread legal documents for consistency, defined terms and cross-references

Who can apply

• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply
• Strong written English and the ability to write clearly without padding
• Careful with citations and deadlines
• Good legal research skills from moot court, coursework or previous internships
• Laptop with stable internet
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality on company matters
• Comfortable with MS Word, track changes and comments

Bonus points

• Knowledge of contract drafting basics

What you'll learn

• Certificate of internship and a recommendation letter on request
• You will finish with 3 to 5 pieces of written work you can discuss in interviews

Duration: 12 weeks

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: $20.50 - $21.50 an hour

What we offer

• Paid sick time
• Home office setup stipend
• Flexible hours

Duration: 12 weeks. Start: Jan 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Sanchez Law Firm.