Law Clerk

Woodmenlife; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

WoodmenLife in Omaha, NE seeks a Law Clerk to provide legal, regulatory, compliance, and administrative support to the Legal Department. Duties include research, contract review, governance administration, policy development, and regulatory analysis while under supervision of department attorneys.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and current enrollment in a law school, with at least the first year completed. Hybrid work is available in Omaha.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited law school and completed first year.
• Demonstrated legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and analyze complex information and present findings clearly.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and legal research tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal and regulatory research utilizing traditional and electronic resources.
• Assists attorneys with preparation of memoranda, draft opinions, and presentations.
• Supports contract review, organization, and administration activities.
• Assists with development, review, and maintenance of policies and governance documents.
• Assists with regulatory tracking and analysis of legislative developments.
• Provides support for compliance, privacy, AI governance, anti-fraud initiatives.
• Assists with litigation management, discovery, and document collection.
• Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information relevant to legal matters.
• Maintains legal files, databases, and departmental records.
• Handles confidential information in a privileged and professional manner.
• Meets attendance and punctuality requirements per company policy.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law school enrollment

First year completed

Tools

Legal research tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WoodmenLife Home Office, 1700 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Job Title : Law Clerk

Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement in Omaha, Nebraska.

WoodmenLife is looking to hire a Law Clerk to join our team! In this role, you will provide legal, regulatory, compliance, and administrative support to the Legal Department. Under the supervision of Department attorneys, the Law Clerk assists with legal research, contract review, governance administration, policy development, regulatory analysis, compliance initiatives, litigation support, and other efforts that support Company legal and business objectives .

WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha, with more than 135 years of service rooted in purpose and community. Since 1890, WoodmenLife has been dedicated to helping hardworking Americans secure their families’ financial futures and leave a lasting legacy . As a purpose‑driven, not‑for‑profit life insurance company, our commitment is to our members and the communities they call home .

As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you’ll join others who share a commitment to family, community, and country. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more.

We are looking for someone to:

• Performs legal and regulatory research utilizing both traditional and electronic research resources.
• Assists attorneys with the preparation of legal memoranda, draft opinions, presentations, and other written work products .
• Supports contract review, organization, and administration activities.
• Assists with the development, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and governance documents.
• Assists with regulatory tracking, monitoring, and analysis of legislative and regulatory developments.
• Provides support for compliance, privacy, AI governance, anti-fraud, and other regulatory initiatives.
• Assists with litigation management, discovery support, document collection, and related legal proceedings.
• Gathers, organizes, and analyzes information relevant to legal matters, projects, investigations, and business initiatives.
• Maintains legal files, databases, and departmental records.
• Handles confidential and highly sensitive information in a privileged and professional manner.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality in accordance with Company policy and departmental requirements.
• Performs other duties and special projects assigned.

We need someone who has:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Current enrollment in an accredited law school.
• Successful completion of at least the first year of law school.
• Demonstrated legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills .
• Ability to organize and analyze complex information and present findings clearly and effectively.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work products .
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a professional environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and legal research tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and business partners.
• Strong interpersonal and professional relationship-building skills.

If you're ready to make an impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

WoodmenLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Please ensure your resume includes your current contact information, including:

• Full name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Current city and state of residence

As part of WoodmenLife’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (when required for position), fingerprint check (when required for position), drug screen and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.

WoodmenLife is welcoming to all regardless of background and beliefs. WoodmenLife respects every associate’s unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an environment that values differences, and creates opportunities for growth, leadership and service. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED. Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society ( WoodmenLife ) is an equal opportunity employer .

WoodmenLife Home Office, 1700 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America