Wealth Management Legal Intern

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Trust is seeking a law student intern interested in fiduciary and wealth management matters. The ten-week program is located in Chicago, Illinois. Interns work directly with their team on day-to-day tasks and meaningful projects, while participating in program events, professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities. A recruiter will determine the best team placement based on the candidate’s interests, skills, and relevant experience.

Sample work includes reviewing and analyzing trust documents, trust administration activities, legal issues, and estate settlement matters; assisting with trust and advisory compliance and risk issues; and creating sales and marketing campaigns to drive new business. Potential career paths include Wealth Management Associate Relationship Advisor roles in areas such as Wealth Advisory and the Global Family and Private Investment Office.

The stated salary is $46.00 per hour. Northern Trust describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, insurance, voluntary benefits, well-being benefits, and a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• Pursuing a JD at an accredited college or university, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Interest in and curiosity about fiduciary and wealth management matters.
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills through coursework, projects, or previous internship experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular involvement.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of relevant tax and trusts-and-estates coursework.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze trust documents, trust administration activities, legal issues, and estate settlement matters.
• Assist with trust and advisory compliance and risk issues.
• Create sales and marketing campaigns to drive new business.
• Work with the assigned team on day-to-day tasks and meaningful projects.
• Participate in internship program events, professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) and pension.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits.
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree