Intern - Law Clerk

Sazerac Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sazerac Company is seeking one to two Law Clerks to support its in-house Legal Department in Louisville, KY. This paid clerkship offers hands-on experience with corporate legal functions alongside experienced attorneys.

You'll conduct legal research, draft documents, assist with CLM improvements, handling discovery, employment matters, and regulatory filings while developing professional skills for your legal career.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited J.D. program with at least one year completed.
• Strong academic performance and professional written communication.
• Willingness to work part-time during the academic year and full-time in summer.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and prioritization.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and learn across law areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, contracts, and other documents under attorney supervision.
• Support implementation and process improvements within the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
• Assist with discovery, subpoena responses, and litigation-related documentation.
• Provide research and administrative support for employment and labor-related matters.
• Contribute to compliance initiatives, including regulatory filings and internal policy updates.
• Participate in e-discovery, document management, and records retention projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to support ongoing legal and operational priorities.

Skills

Strong academics

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Project management

Multitasking

Quick learner

Education

J.D. student

Job description

Job Description/Responsibilities

Sazerac’s Legal Department is expanding and seeking one to two Law Clerks to support a wide range of in-house legal functions. This paid clerkship offers a rare opportunity for law students to gain practical, hands‑on experience inside a dynamic corporate legal team. Working alongside experienced attorneys, you’ll contribute to real‑world projects that strengthen Sazerac’s operations, compliance, and business strategy—all while building foundational legal and professional skills that will serve you throughout your career.

Location: Louisville, KY

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, contracts, and other documents under attorney supervision.
• Support implementation and process improvements within the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
• Assist with discovery, subpoena responses, and litigation‑related documentation.
• Provide research and administrative support for employment and labor‑related matters.
• Contribute to compliance initiatives, including regulatory filings and internal policy updates.
• Participate in e‑discovery, document management, and records retention projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to support ongoing legal and operational priorities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program and have successfully completed at least one year of law school.
• Strong academic performance
• Workpart‑time during the academic year and full‑time in the summer
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, & project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Eager to learn across multiple areas of law and business

Preferred

• 2-years of successful work experience
• Strong academic performance; top 25% of class or minimum 3.3 GPA

Physical Requirements

• In‑person job attendance