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Paralegal roles at law firms, corporate legal departments, and nonprofits can qualify for CPT when your program ties the work directly to your legal studies curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the role must align with your degree's learning objectives, not just your career interests.
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At Rectangle Health, we believe that our team members are our most important asset. We grow our team by hiring best-in-class talent. We encourage all employees to contribute their individual talents and ideas to strengthen our team, our brand, and our services. We promote a culture that serves to empower and motivate employees beyond the standard corporate rhetoric one might see on motivational posters. Employees understand their individual roles in serving our customers, and this clarity of purpose encourages high job performance.
Position Overview:
Rectangle Health is seeking a highly motivated law school student to join its in‑house Legal Department for the summer. This is a full‑time position offering hands‑on experience with real‑world legal matters in a fast‑paced, collaborative corporate environment. The intern will work closely with the CLO across a broad range of legal areas, including commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, data privacy and security, and corporate governance matters. The role may be performed remotely or from our Valhalla, New York office, ideally a combination of enabling the law student to experience how a dynamic innovative company drives results.
Primary Job Duties:
The Legal Intern will assist the Legal Department with a variety of substantive legal and administrative matters, which may include:
- Assisting with contract management, intake, and tracking processes.
- Assisting with the review, drafting, and organization of commercial agreements and amendments.
- Conducting legal research on regulatory, statutory, and contractual issues, including healthcare, privacy, and data security laws.
- Supporting compliance initiatives and internal policy development.
- Helping prepare internal legal guidance and summaries for business stakeholders.
- Participating in cross‑functional meetings and observing how legal issues are addressed in an in‑house setting.
- Providing general support on special projects as assigned by the Legal team.
Minimum qualifications:
- Completion of at least two (2) years of law school by the start of the internship.
- Currently enrolled in and in good standing at an ABA‑accredited law school.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a professional environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Interest in Corporate, healthcare, technology, privacy, or compliance law is a plus.
What you will gain:
- Exposure to the inner workings of an in‑house legal department. Practical experience supporting real business initiatives.
- Mentorship from experienced legal and corporate executives.
- Insight into healthcare, payments, and technology law in a regulated environment.
Compensation:
- This role is a short-term paid summer internship that will take place for 8 weeks, encompassing 40 hours per week, at $20/hr.
About us:
Rectangle Health, a leading financial technology company, empowers medical, dental and specialty practices with seamless and secure technology to drive revenue by increasing patient payments and streamlining practice management and payment processing. Since 1992, the company’s innovative solutions have reduced administrative burden and rebalanced the ledger for its thousands of healthcare providers in the U.S., reliably processing billions of dollars in payments annually.
Legal Intern
At Rectangle Health, we believe that our team members are our most important asset. We grow our team by hiring best-in-class talent. We encourage all employees to contribute their individual talents and ideas to strengthen our team, our brand, and our services. We promote a culture that serves to empower and motivate employees beyond the standard corporate rhetoric one might see on motivational posters. Employees understand their individual roles in serving our customers, and this clarity of purpose encourages high job performance.
Position Overview:
Rectangle Health is seeking a highly motivated law school student to join its in‑house Legal Department for the summer. This is a full‑time position offering hands‑on experience with real‑world legal matters in a fast‑paced, collaborative corporate environment. The intern will work closely with the CLO across a broad range of legal areas, including commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, data privacy and security, and corporate governance matters. The role may be performed remotely or from our Valhalla, New York office, ideally a combination of enabling the law student to experience how a dynamic innovative company drives results.
Primary Job Duties:
The Legal Intern will assist the Legal Department with a variety of substantive legal and administrative matters, which may include:
- Assisting with contract management, intake, and tracking processes.
- Assisting with the review, drafting, and organization of commercial agreements and amendments.
- Conducting legal research on regulatory, statutory, and contractual issues, including healthcare, privacy, and data security laws.
- Supporting compliance initiatives and internal policy development.
- Helping prepare internal legal guidance and summaries for business stakeholders.
- Participating in cross‑functional meetings and observing how legal issues are addressed in an in‑house setting.
- Providing general support on special projects as assigned by the Legal team.
Minimum qualifications:
- Completion of at least two (2) years of law school by the start of the internship.
- Currently enrolled in and in good standing at an ABA‑accredited law school.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a professional environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Interest in Corporate, healthcare, technology, privacy, or compliance law is a plus.
What you will gain:
- Exposure to the inner workings of an in‑house legal department. Practical experience supporting real business initiatives.
- Mentorship from experienced legal and corporate executives.
- Insight into healthcare, payments, and technology law in a regulated environment.
Compensation:
- This role is a short-term paid summer internship that will take place for 8 weeks, encompassing 40 hours per week, at $20/hr.
About us:
Rectangle Health, a leading financial technology company, empowers medical, dental and specialty practices with seamless and secure technology to drive revenue by increasing patient payments and streamlining practice management and payment processing. Since 1992, the company’s innovative solutions have reduced administrative burden and rebalanced the ledger for its thousands of healthcare providers in the U.S., reliably processing billions of dollars in payments annually.
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Get Access To All JobsParalegal CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a paralegal job qualify for CPT?
A paralegal role qualifies for CPT if your school determines it's an integral part of your established curriculum, not just related to your field. Programs in legal studies, pre-law, or paralegal studies typically have the clearest path. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific job duties map to your coursework, so bring the employer's job description to your authorization meeting.
Can I do CPT at a law firm if my degree isn't in law?
Yes, if your academic program has a formal internship or practicum requirement that the paralegal role satisfies. Business, political science, and criminal justice programs have placed CPT students in law firms when the work connects to documented learning objectives. The critical factor is your DSO's assessment, not your major title. Some schools require a faculty sponsor or course enrollment to authorize non-law-degree CPT at legal employers.
How do I find paralegal employers who are familiar with CPT?
Employers who've hired F-1 students before understand the I-20 authorization process and won't mistake CPT for a work visa sponsorship request. Migrate Mate lists paralegal and legal support roles at employers with international hiring experience, which narrows your search to firms where you won't spend the interview explaining what CPT is.
Does my CPT paralegal job need to be paid?
CPT can be unpaid, but most paralegal CPT roles are paid positions. Unpaid CPT at a for-profit law firm raises wage and hour issues under the Department of Labor's internship guidelines, so most firms pay CPT paralegals at least the applicable minimum wage. Confirm compensation terms before your DSO authorizes the position, since some schools restrict unpaid CPT to nonprofit or government placements.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the employer changes my role or hours?
Any material change to your CPT position, including a title change, significant shift in duties, or move from part-time to full-time, requires a new or amended CPT authorization from your DSO. Working outside the terms listed on your I-20 CPT endorsement is a status violation. Notify your DSO before the change takes effect, not after, and get an updated I-20 reflecting the new terms.