Legal Research Intern - Remote

Who we are

Ridgeview Mutual Insurance is a property and casualty insurer writing policies in 30 states through independent agents.

About the role

This is a research and writing internship. No court appearances or client meetings. You can work from home anywhere in the US. We have no office requirement. A quiet workspace and good internet are required.

What you'll do

• Track regulatory updates relevant to the business and summarise them weekly.
• Verify citations and quotations in drafts before they go to the supervising lawyer.
• Maintain a research log so others can find past work.
• Proofread legal documents for consistency, defined terms and cross-references.
• Build compliance checklists for data protection, labour and consumer laws.
• Organise the contract repository and update expiry and renewal dates.
• Write short explainers on legal topics for internal teams in plain language.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2028.
• Familiarity with at least one legal database.
• Strong written English and the ability to write clearly without padding.
• Laptop with stable internet.

Bonus points

• Publications in a law review or student law journal.
• Interest in corporate, technology or data protection law.
• Moot court or legal writing competition experience.

What you'll learn

• How in-house legal teams handle compliance and risk.
• Feedback on every draft, not just a certificate at the end.

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Start date: May 2027

Stipend: $22.50 - $25.50/hr

What we offer

• Home office setup stipend.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Paid sick time.
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.
• Paid company holidays.
• Company laptop.

This position requires a background check.

Duration: 10-12 weeks. Start: May 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Ridgeview Mutual Insurance.