Legal Research Intern

Who we are

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

This is a research and writing internship. No court appearances or client meetings. This role is fully remote within Ireland.

What you'll do

• Compile background research for policy drafts such as the privacy policy and terms of use.
• Proofread legal documents for consistency, defined terms and cross-references.
• Maintain a research log so others can find past work.
• Assist in drafting NDAs, service agreements and vendor contracts from templates.
• Verify citations and quotations in drafts before they go to the supervising lawyer.
• Track regulatory updates relevant to the business and summarise them weekly.

Who can apply

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2026, 2027 or 2028.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.
• Based in Ireland for the duration of the internship.
• Good legal research skills from moot court, coursework or previous internships.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality on company matters.
• Writing sample of 2 to 3 pages required with your application.
• Available 20 to 30 hours a week for 1 to 3 months.
• Comfortable with MS Word, track changes and comments.
• Laptop with stable internet.

What you'll learn

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

Duration: 4 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: €1,350 to €1,500 per month

Perks

• Paid holiday accrued during the placement.
• Home working allowance.
• Mentoring from an experienced team member.

We may close the vacancy early if we recieve a high number of applications.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Immediately.

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