Trainee Paralegal (Intern)

Who we are:

Most deposits come from local households and businesses, and most loans stay in the communities we serve.

The internship:

This is a research and writing internship. No court appearances or client meetings. Our headquarters is in Aberdeen, and about a third of the team works remotely from other countries. Remote internship with a team based in Aberdeen. The stipend is paid at the end of each month. Core hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM UK time.

Responsibilities:

• Build compliance checklists for data protection, labour and consumer laws
• Write short explainers on legal topics for internal teams in plain language
• Track regulatory updates relevant to the business and summarise them weekly
• 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

Requirements:

• Eligible to work in Italy
• Based in Italy for the duration of the internship
• Good legal research skills from moot court, coursework or previous internships
• Laptop with stable internet
• Available 20 to 30 hours a week for 1 to 3 months
• Strong written English and the ability to write clearly without padding
• Familiarity with at least one legal database
• Writing sample of 2 to 3 pages required with your application

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: €1,000 to €1,150 monthly

What we offer:

• Possibility of a full-time offer
• Certificate of completion
• Paid public holidays
• Flexible hours

Duration: 6 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Wessex Savings Bank.