Legal Research Intern

Our founding partner opened the office in 1993 and still handles most real estate closings. We started in 1993 and have grown to about 14 people. Bar dues and CLE costs are paid by the firm.

About the role:

Work on contract reviews, compliance checklists and legal research notes for Waco Law Group. All work is online and reviewed by a qualified lawyer. Fully remote. You can work from anywhere in the US. Few meetings, lots of written updates. You need a reliable internet connection and somewhere quiet to work.

Day to day:

• Build compliance checklists for data protection, labour and consumer laws
• Organise the contract repository and update expiry and renewal dates
• Prepare case summaries with facts, issues, holding and reasoning in a set format
• Draft research memos on specific legal questions, with full citations
• Assist in drafting NDAs, service agreements and vendor contracts from templates

Who can apply:

• Based in the US for the duration of the internship
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027 or 2028
• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship
• Good legal research skills from moot court, coursework or previous internships
• Careful with citations and deadlines
• Writing sample of 2 to 3 pages required with your application
• Familiarity with at least one legal database
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality on company matters

Preferred:

• Previous internship with a law firm, chamber or in-house legal team

What you get out of it:

• Feedback on every draft, not just a certificate at the end
• You will finish with 3 to 5 pieces of written work you can discuss in interviews

Duration: 10-12 weeks

Start date: June 2027

Stipend: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Perks:

• Return offer opportunities
• Company laptop
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager
• Paid company holidays
• Home office setup stipend
• Paid sick time

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

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Waco Law Group.