Legal Research Intern

Case management runs on Clio, and billing is done in-house. We practice general law in a small town, so one day might be a closing and the next a custody hearing. Bar dues and CLE costs are paid by the firm.

Overview:

Remote internship with the Legal Team. You will research case law and statutes, prepare memos and help draft contracts and policies. Remote within Ireland. The team meets in Cork once a quarter, travel covered. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting NDAs, service agreements and vendor contracts from templates
• Maintain a research log so others can find past work
• Organise the contract repository and update expiry and renewal dates
• Compile background research for policy drafts such as the privacy policy and terms of use
• Build compliance checklists for data protection, labour and consumer laws

Requirements:

• Eligible to work in Ireland
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2028
• Available for the full internship period
• Available 20 to 30 hours a week for 1 to 3 months
• Laptop with stable internet
• 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

Nice to have:

• Moot court or legal writing competition experience
• Previous internship with a law firm, chamber or in-house legal team

What you'll learn:

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

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Feb 2027

Stipend: €1,250 to €1,550 per month

Perks:

• Home working allowance
• Reference on completion
• Mentoring from an experienced team member
• Graduate scheme fast-track interview
• Laptop provided
• Flexible working hours

Unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Feb 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at HG LLP.