In-House Legal Contracts Intern (JD Candidate)

Rocket Companies, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Companies, Inc. seeks a Legal Contracts Intern to gain hands-on experience in drafting, reviewing, and redlining commercial agreements while supporting attorneys in evaluating terms and risks in a fast-paced corporate setting.

You’ll contribute to template maintenance, research, and process improvements, learning how the Legal team partners with business units and handles contract lifecycles from inception to execution.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) program with interest in corporate, commercial, or transactional law.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with attorneys and business partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and redlining commercial agreements, including consulting, service, technology, confidentiality, and sponsorship agreements.
• Partner with attorneys to research and evaluate contractual terms, legal considerations, and potential areas of risk.
• Support the development and maintenance of contract templates, standard language, and other legal resources.
• Gain exposure to the contract lifecycle and how Legal partners with teams across the business.
• Assist with legal research and special projects based on evolving business and team needs.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives designed to make legal and contracting workflows more efficient.
• Help create and maintain resources and training materials for business partners and team members.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rocket Companies, Inc. seeks a Legal Contracts Intern to gain hands-on experience in drafting, reviewing, and redlining commercial agreements while supporting attorneys in evaluating terms and risks in a fast-paced corporate setting.

You’ll contribute to template maintenance, research, and process improvements, learning how the Legal team partners with business units and handles contract lifecycles from inception to execution.