Legal Research Intern

About HG LLP:

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.

The internship:

HG LLP 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 Ireland. You get a company laptop and a headset before you start.

What you'll do:

• Maintain a research log so others can find past work
• Compile background research for policy drafts such as the privacy policy and terms of use
• Organise the contract repository and update expiry and renewal dates
• Verify citations and quotations in drafts before they go to the supervising lawyer
• Write short explainers on legal topics for internal teams in plain language
• Prepare case summaries with facts, issues, holding and reasoning in a set format

What we're looking for:

• Eligible to work in Ireland
• Based in Ireland for the duration of the internship
• Available for the full internship period
• Familiarity with at least one legal database
• Writing sample of 2 to 3 pages required with your application
• Available 20 to 30 hours a week for 1 to 3 months
• Strong written English and the ability to write clearly without padding
• Good legal research skills from moot court, coursework or previous internships
• Laptop with stable internet

What you'll learn:

• How in-house legal teams handle compliance and risk
• Certificate of internship and a recommendation letter on request
• Feedback on every draft, not just a certificate at the end
• Contract drafting and review on real commercial agreements

Duration: 5 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: €18,000 - €18,500 per year

Perks:

• Access to online training
• Laptop provided
• Mentoring from an experienced team member
• Reference on completion

Duration: 5 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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