Legal Intern

Hiring & Empowering Solutions; Windsor (CO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $18

Part-time

Hybrid work

Hands-on legal experience

Estate planning exposure

Career development

Job summary

Hiring & Empowering Solutions in Windsor, Colorado is seeking a motivated Legal Intern to join our team. This role supports attorneys with documents, client matters, case organization, and day-to-day administrative tasks while gaining practical law firm experience.

You will assist with estate planning and related matters, maintain client files, track deadlines, and prepare materials for attorney review. We offer part-time, hybrid work at $18 per hour and hands-on exposure to estate planning,

Qualifications

• Current law student, recent law school graduate, or pursuing a legal career.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading.
• Ability to learn quickly and take direction while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal and administrative tasks.
• Prepare, organize, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with estate planning and related matters.
• Organize wills, trusts, powers of attorney and related documents.
• Support materials for attorney review and maintain client files.
• Track deadlines, appointments, documents, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate client meetings and document signings.
• Conduct basic legal research and enter data in case systems.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Professionalism

Take direction

Education

Law student or recent law graduate

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and eager-to-learn Legal Intern to join our team in Windsor, Colorado.

This is an excellent opportunity for a law student, recent graduate, or individual interested in gaining hands-on experience in a law firm environment. The Legal Intern will work closely with attorneys and the legal team, providing support with legal documents, client matters, case organization, and day-to-day administrative tasks.

Experience in estate planning, probate, trusts, elder law, or another area of law is a plus, but it is not required. We are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates strong attention to detail, professionalism, initiative, and a genuine interest in learning.

What You’ll Do

• Assist attorneys with legal and administrative tasks.
• Prepare, organize, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with estate planning and related legal matters.
• Help organize wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other legal documents.
• Assist with preparing materials for attorney review.
• Help maintain accurate and organized client files.
• Assist with tracking deadlines, appointments, documents, and follow-up items.
• Help coordinate client meetings and document signings.
• Assist with client communications and follow-up as directed by attorneys.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather information as needed.
• Enter and maintain information in case management and document systems.
• Assist with probate and estate administration matters as needed.
• Support attorneys and the legal team with special projects and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling client and legal information.

What We’re Looking For

• Current law student, recent law school graduate, or someone pursuing a career in the legal field.
• Previous legal internship, law firm, or administrative experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly and take direction.
• Professional and courteous communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new legal technology.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with the legal team.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Genuine interest in learning about legal practice and supporting clients.

The Ideal Candidate

You are curious, dependable, organized, and eager to learn. You take initiative, pay attention to details, and are comfortable asking questions when you need clarification.

You understand that working in a law firm requires professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, and follow-through. You are excited about gaining practical experience and learning how legal matters are managed from intake through completion.

Why Join Us?

• $18 per hour
• Part-time, hybrid work environment
• Hands-on experience working alongside attorneys
• Exposure to estate planning, probate, trusts, and elder law
• Opportunity to develop practical legal skills
• Meaningful, client-focused work
• Supportive and collaborative legal team
• Opportunity for professional and career development

Compensation & Schedule

• $18 per hour
• Part-Time | Hybrid
• Schedule and weekly hours may be flexible based on the candidate's availability and the needs of the firm.