Legal Intern

Standard Insurance Company • Portland, OR

6d • Remote

About The Position

The Standard’s Summer Legal Internship Program is designed for a first- or second-year law student during the 2026–2027 academic year to develop and enhance practical legal skills in an in-house legal environment. The paid, fully remote internship is scheduled for Summer 2027 and lasts a minimum of eight weeks, with a possible extension to a maximum of 10 weeks. Interns work under the supervision of department attorneys and receive assignments from each of Legal’s four attorney teams: Claims & Litigation, Transactions, Employment, and Asset Management Group Legal. They learn about The Standard’s business operations, interact with internal business partners, and gain exposure to a range of legal practice areas and advisory work. The program is not intended to recruit new attorney hires following law school graduation.

Interns receive a program mentor who provides introductions, assignments, feedback, and regular check-ins, including an exit interview. The program also offers guidance on legal career paths, resumes, interview skills, and preparing a writing sample, as well as networking, training, and opportunities to work with law firms representing The Standard. The position is remote within the continental United States and Hawaii, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. based on the intern’s time zone, for 40 hours per week. Compensation is $28–$30 per hour, with up to three days of paid time off accrued based on hours worked and company-paid holidays during the internship period. Equipment necessary for the internship, such as a laptop, monitors, and headset, is provided.

Requirements

• Be a first- or second-year law student during the 2026–2027 academic year.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Be able to analyze laws, regulations, case law, and contracts.
• Be able to conduct legal research using a legal database such as LexisNexis.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaborate effectively in a virtual team environment.
• Have strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, formatting, and data analysis.
• Have experience using Teams and Outlook.
• Demonstrate curiosity, self-motivation, responsibility for advancing work, adaptability, creative problem-solving, willingness to learn, and receptiveness to feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Research relevant laws and regulations.
• Review and summarize laws, regulations, case law, and other legal materials.
• Observe client meetings, negotiations, and/or mediations.
• Draft legal memoranda.
• Attend department-wide and team meetings.
• Review contracts.
• Advise on privacy issues.
• Address in-house employment matters.
• Complete work assignments from the Claims & Litigation, Transactions, Employment, and Asset Management Group Legal teams under attorney supervision.
• Learn about The Standard’s business operations and meet with internal business partners.

Benefits

• Up to three days of paid time off, accrued based on hours worked.
• Company-paid holidays during the internship period.
• Virtual networking with company leaders and team members.
• Training and developmental opportunities.
• Program mentor, work assignments, regular feedback, and career guidance.
• Equipment necessary for a successful remote internship, such as a laptop, monitors, and headset.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed