Intern - Law Clerk

Sazerac; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Sazerac’s Legal Department is seeking one to two Law Clerks for a paid position in Louisville, KY. You’ll participate in real-world projects, conduct research, draft memoranda and contracts, and support discovery, compliance, and internal policy work under attorney supervision.

The role emphasizes analytical writing, organization, and collaboration with internal teams and outside counsel. Part-time during the academic year and full-time in the summer, you’ll gain hands-on experience in corporate

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a JD program and have completed at least one year.

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

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor program; at least one year completed

Tools

CLM system

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