Legal Research Intern

Our founding partner opened the office in 1990 and still handles most real estate closings. We practice general law in a small town, so one day might be a closing and the next a custody hearing.

About the role:

This is a research and writing internship. No court appearances or client meetings. Our team is spread across 11 countries. Headquarters is in Anaheim. Remote internship with a team based in Anaheim. The stipend is paid at the end of each month. You will need at least 3 hours of overlap with US Pacific time.

What you'll do:

• Draft research memos on specific legal questions, with full citations
• Verify citations and quotations in drafts before they go to the supervising lawyer
• Track regulatory updates relevant to the business and summarise them weekly
• Compile background research for policy drafts such as the privacy policy and terms of use
• Review contracts for missing clauses and flag risks in a review sheet

Requirements:

• Based in Australia for the duration of the internship
• Available for the full internship period
• Careful with citations and deadlines
• Writing sample of 2 to 3 pages required with your application
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality on company matters
• Strong written English and the ability to write clearly without padding
• Available 20 to 30 hours a week for 1 to 3 months
• Comfortable with MS Word, track changes and comments

Bonus points:

• Knowledge of contract drafting basics

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
• How in-house legal teams handle compliance and risk
• Legal research and memo writing reviewed by a practising lawyer

Duration: 4 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: $3,600 - $4,800 pcm

What we offer:

• Laptop provided
• Access to online training
• Flexible working hours

Applications close when we find the right person, so get in early.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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