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Filevine

Legal Research - Internship

$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 ...

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

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

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

$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 ...

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 ...

United Woundcare Institute

Legal Intern

Naperville, IL · Remote

As a legal intern, you will work closely with our general counsel and compliance officer and gain ... · Conduct legal research on health law, employment, privacy, corporate and M&A issues. · ...

NABCA

Legal Affairs Intern

Arlington, VA · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

The Legal Affairs Intern will assist with legal research, regulatory tracking, preparing summaries and reports, supporting department projects, etc. The Legal Affairs intern reports to the VP, ...

Mortenson

Market Research Intern

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$18/hr

Market Research Intern Join a team that's passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing ... Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on ...

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

$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 ...

Hexagon AB

Legal Intern

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

Intern With more than 200 years of history, Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, is the trusted ... Legal Research & Special Projects - Conduct targeted legal research and support ad hoc assignments ...

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How much do legal research intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 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.

What does a legal research intern do?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal research intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Legal Research Intern, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of legal principles, typically supported by current enrollment in or completion of a law program. Familiarity with legal research databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis and proficiency in Microsoft Office are commonly required. Excellent written communication, time management, and a proactive attitude help interns stand out in this role. These skills ensure accurate, efficient research and support for attorneys, contributing to effective case preparation and legal analysis.

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Infographic showing various Legal Research Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,159 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Legal Research - Internship

Filevine

Remote

$20/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Filevine is a Legal AI company delivering Legal Operating Intelligence for the future of legal work. Grounded in a singular system of truth, Filevine brings together data, documents, workflows, and teams into one unified platform-where modern legal work happens with clarity and consistency.
Powered by LOIS, the Legal Operating Intelligence System, Filevine connects context across every matter to transform legal operations from reactive to proactive. LOIS reads, understands, and reasons across your data to surface insight, automate complexity, and give professionals the clarity and confidence to see more, know more, and do more. Fueled by a team of exceptional collaborators and innovators, Filevine's rapid growth has earned AI awards and recognition from Deloitte and Inc. as one of the most innovative and fastest-growing technology companies in the country.
Role Summary:
Filevine is developing new AI-powered tools for the legal industry. As part of this effort, we need people with real legal research training to review and validate data that our machine learning systems extract from published legal materials.
This role is ideal for law students who enjoy close reading of judicial opinions and legal analysis, and who are curious about how AI is being applied to legal practice.
Role Details
  • 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 week (flexible around class schedules)
  • Eligibility: 2L and 3L students

Responsibilities
  • Read and analyze published judicial opinions across state and federal jurisdictions.
  • Review outputs generated by AI systems and verify their accuracy against the source legal materials.
  • Apply your legal research training to identify errors, ambiguities, or edge cases in automated outputs.
  • Collaborate with legal researchers and ML engineers to improve data quality over time.

Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled as a 2L or 3L at an accredited Law School.
  • Completion of at least the 1L curriculum, including legal research and writing.
  • Enjoy reading and analyzing judicial opinions, statutes, and other legal authorities.
  • Strong attention to detail and familiarity with legal writing. Interest in legal technology or AI.

Why Complete An Internship at Filevine?
  • Gain hands-on experience working at the intersection of AI and law (which, in our view, is a meaningful differentiator in a changing legal market!)
  • Apply your legal training to real-world problems that will shape how attorneys work with technology.
  • Work alongside experienced legal researchers and ML engineers on a cross-functional, international team.
  • Flexible, part-time schedule designed to work around law school commitments.

Compensation Information: $20.00/hr
Filevine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications for employment, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment are based upon the ability to perform the job. Equal-employment opportunities are provided to all applicants and employees without regard to race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected class. Filevine is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to disability, or if you have concerns related to Filevine's equal employment opportunities, you may contact us at [email protected]
Cool Company Benefits:
- A dynamic, rapidly growing company, focused on helping organizations thrive
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
- Competitive & Fair Pay
- Maternity & paternity leave (for full-time employees)
- Short & long-term disability
- Opportunity to learn from a dedicated leadership team
- Top-of-the-line company swag
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