Trainee Paralegal (Intern)

We have been writing policies for the same farms and small businesses since 1975. Our producers answer their own phones and visit commercial clients in person. Licensing (property and casualty, life and health) is paid for, with study time during work hours.

The internship

Work on contract reviews, compliance checklists and legal research notes for Seguros Silva. All work is online and reviewed by a qualified lawyer. Remote, open to candidates across Uruguay.

What you'll do

• Draft research memos on specific legal questions, with full citations.
• Review contracts for missing clauses and flag risks in a review sheet.
• Track regulatory updates relevant to the business and summarise them weekly.
• 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.
• Organise the contract repository and update expiry and renewal dates.
• Write short explainers on legal topics for internal teams in plain language.

Who can apply

• Available for the full internship period.
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2026 or 2027.
• Strong written English and the ability to write clearly without padding.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality on company matters.
• Comfortable with MS Word, track changes and comments.
• Laptop with stable internet.

What you'll learn

• You will finish with 3 to 5 pieces of written work you can discuss in interviews.
• Contract drafting and review on real commercial agreements.
• Certificate of internship and a recommendation letter on request.
• How in-house legal teams handle compliance and risk.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Dec 2026

Stipend: UYU 23,000-UYU 27,000/month

Perks

• Certificate of completion.
• Online learning budget.
• Flexible hours.
• Letter of recommendation.
• Paid public holidays.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Dec 2026.

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