Remote In-House Legal Intern – Mentorship & Growth

The Standard; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Standard is seeking first- or second-year law students for a fully remote Summer Legal Internship Program in 2027. This paid internship offers hands-on exposure to in-house legal work across several practice areas and mentors from the Legal & Compliance Department.

Under supervision of department attorneys, you will gain practical experience, work on diverse assignments, and learn how the Legal team partners with The Standard’s business units.

Qualifications

• First or second year law student during the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
• Strong legal research, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research relevant laws, regulations, and case law.
• Review and summarize laws, regulations, and contracts.
• Observe client meetings, negotiations, and mediations.
• Draft legal memoranda.
• Attend department-wide and team meetings.
• Review contracts and advise on privacy issues.
• Address in-house employment matters.

Skills

Critical thinking

Legal research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel basics

Team collaboration

Education

1st or 2nd year law student

Tools

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Teams

Outlook

Job description

The Standard is seeking first- or second-year law students for a fully remote Summer Legal Internship Program in 2027. This paid internship offers hands-on exposure to in-house legal work across several practice areas and mentors from the Legal & Compliance Department.

Under supervision of department attorneys, you will gain practical experience, work on diverse assignments, and learn how the Legal team partners with The Standard’s business units.