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Cigna

Legal Research Intern

Saint Louis, MO · Hybrid

$35 - $37/hr

Conduct legal research and translate findings into practical recommendations that support business ... Intern Orientation: May 24 to 26, 2027 in Bloomfield, CT. Work Authorization: Candidates must be ...

Cigna

Legal Research Intern

Bloomfield, CT · Hybrid

$35 - $37/hr

Conduct legal research and translate findings into practical recommendations that support business ... Intern Orientation: May 24 to 26, 2027 in Bloomfield, CT. Work Authorization: Candidates must be ...

Cigna

Legal Research Intern

Bloomfield, CT · On-site

$35 - $37/hr

Conduct legal research and translate findings into practical recommendations that support business ... Intern Orientation: May 24 to 26, 2027 in Bloomfield, CT. Work Authorization: Candidates must be ...

Filevine

Legal Research - Internship

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

Role Details Position: Part-Time Legal Research Intern * Location: Nationwide, current student at any accredited law school in the US, open to in-office or remote flexibility * Hours: 10-20 hours per ...

Filevine

Legal Research - Internship

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$20/hr

Role Details Position: Part-Time Legal Research Intern * Location: Nationwide, current student at any accredited law school in the US, open to in-office or remote flexibility * Hours: 10-20 hours per ...

City of Grand Prairie

Legal Intern

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$23.50/hr

In addition, the Legal Intern will conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, and assist with ongoing projects regarding various issues that affect local governments, as needed and assigned.

IGS Energy

Legal Intern (Summer 2027)

Dublin, OH · On-site

$31K - $62K/yr

If you are excited to apply your legal research, writing, and analytical skills in a real-world setting and be part of a supportive, high-energy intern experience, we would love to meet you. THE IGS ...

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

Intern-- Legal

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$25/hr

Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communications skills. * Ability to work onsite at ... JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The intern will assist attorneys and legal staff on a variety of projects and ...

MDU Resources

Intern-- Legal

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$25/hr

Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communications skills. * Ability to work onsite at ... JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The intern will assist attorneys and legal staff on a variety of projects and ...

MDU Resources

Intern-- Legal

Bismarck, ND

$25/hr

Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communications skills. * Ability to work onsite at ... JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The intern will assist attorneys and legal staff on a variety of projects and ...

Zeeco

Legal Intern

Tulsa, OK · On-site

Zeeco is actively hiring a Legal Intern for the Corporate Counsel team! This will be for the Summer ... Conduct legal research and writing, preparation of correspondence, and support on a range of legal ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for legal research intern in the United States is $19.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Legal Research Intern assists attorneys and legal teams by researching laws, statutes, and legal precedents related to specific cases or projects. Their tasks often include analyzing legal documents, summarizing findings, and preparing memos or reports for review. Legal Research Interns gain practical experience in legal analysis and help ensure that legal teams have up-to-date and accurate information for their work.

What are some common challenges legal research interns face when transitioning from academic research to real-world legal work?

Legal Research Interns often find that real-world legal research differs from academic assignments in terms of time constraints and practical application. In a professional setting, research must be concise, directly relevant to ongoing cases, and often needs to be completed under tight deadlines. Interns may also encounter unfamiliar legal databases or need to synthesize complex information for attorneys who rely on their findings for decision-making. Overcoming these challenges involves adapting quickly, asking questions, and learning from feedback provided by supervising attorneys and experienced colleagues.

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Legal Research Intern

Saint Louis, MO • Hybrid

Cigna
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$35 - $37/hr

Part-time

Posted 21 days ago

Cigna Healthcare rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 241 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Make an Impact

Bring your curiosity, legal mindset, and passion for learning to a team that helps navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape of healthcare. In this internship, you'll apply your legal education to real business challenges, helping to support contracts, compliance initiatives, policy development, and strategic projects that advance our mission to improve the health and vitality of those we serve.

You'll work alongside ambitious and compassionate legal professionals who value fresh perspectives, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build relationships across the business, and develop practical skills that will help shape your future legal career.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and translate findings into practical recommendations that support business and compliance decisions.

  • Review, draft, and revise contracts, agreements, and legal documents that enable business objectives while helping manage risk.

  • Support policy and procedure development that strengthens compliance, governance, and operational effectiveness.

  • Analyze legal and regulatory developments and assist in evaluating potential impacts to the organization.

  • Partner with attorneys and business stakeholders on projects that improve processes, solve problems, and advance strategic priorities.

  • Develop a deeper understanding of healthcare, corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters through exposure to a variety of legal issues and business functions.

  • Build professional relationships through networking, mentoring, and collaboration with legal and business leaders across the enterprise.

Qualifications

Required

  • Completion of at least one year of law school prior to the internship start date.

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program and in good academic standing.

  • Strong legal research, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and professionally.

  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and evaluate issues within a broader business context.

  • Collaborative work style, intellectual curiosity, and a growth mindset.

  • Ability to use technology and AI-enabled tools responsibly to enhance productivity, research, and analysis.

Preferred

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher.

  • Interest in healthcare law, compliance, privacy, regulatory affairs, or corporate law.

  • Prior internship, externship, research assistant, or other legal-related experience.

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel or legal research platforms.

  • Demonstrated leadership, initiative, or involvement in student, professional, or community organizations.

Additional Information

Location: Bloomfield, CT or St. Louis, MO. Interns are expected to work a hybrid schedule, spending 3 to 4 days per week in the office.

Compensation: Hourly page ranges from $35.00-$37.00, based on degree program, and year of study.

Enterprise Intern Schedule: This is a full-time summer internship (40 hours per week) running from May 24 through July 30, 2027 (10 to 12 weeks depending on academic schedule).

Intern Orientation: May 24 to 26, 2027 in Bloomfield, CT.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and not require current or future employment sponsorship.

Join us this summer to gain meaningful legal experience, expand your professional network, and contribute to work that helps improve health outcomes for millions of people. Your ideas, perspective, and growth matter here.


If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives.

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