Trainee Paralegal (Intern)

The company underwrites workers' compensation for small and mid-sized employers. Our claims team handles property and auto claims from first notice of loss through settlement. Founded in 1997, we now have 60 employees.

About the role:

Quincestead Insurance Group 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 the UAE. Standard office hours, Monday to Friday, with flexibility around them. We use Slack, Notion and Google Meet. Cameras on for team calls.

Responsibilities:

• Review contracts for missing clauses and flag risks in a review sheet
• Write short explainers on legal topics for internal teams in plain language
• Maintain a research log so others can find past work
• Assist in drafting NDAs, service agreements and vendor contracts from templates
• Build compliance checklists for data protection, labour and consumer laws
• Proofread legal documents for consistency, defined terms and cross-references
• Compile background research for policy drafts such as the privacy policy and terms of use

Who can apply:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2027 or 2028
• Based in the UAE for the duration of the internship
• Available for the full internship period
• Good legal research skills from moot court, coursework or previous internships
• 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

What you get out of it:

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

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Jan 2027

Stipend: AED 4,400 to AED 5,500 monthly

What we offer:

• Mentorship
• Internet allowance
• Paid public holidays
• Certificate of completion
• Company laptop
• Letter of recommendation

Duration: 6 months. Start: Jan 2027.

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