Contracts Intern

About us:

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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. This role is fully remote within the US.

Day to day:

• Write short explainers on legal topics for internal teams in plain language
• Compile background research for policy drafts such as the privacy policy and terms of use
• Verify citations and quotations in drafts before they go to the supervising lawyer
• Draft research memos on specific legal questions, with full citations
• Organise the contract repository and update expiry and renewal dates
• Proofread legal documents for consistency, defined terms and cross-references

Requirements:

• Based in the US for the duration of the internship
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027 or 2028
• Careful with citations and deadlines
• Good legal research skills from moot court, coursework or previous internships
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality on company matters

Preferred:

• Previous internship with a law firm, chamber or in-house legal team
• Publications in a law review or student law journal

What you'll learn:

• You will finish with 3 to 5 pieces of written work you can discuss in interviews
• Contract drafting and review on real commercial agreements

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Mar 2027

Stipend: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Perks:

• Home office setup stipend
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager
• Paid company holidays
• Flexible hours

Duration: 6 months. Start: Mar 2027.

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