Entry Level Legal Intern Jobs
New grad legal intern jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong writing sample or clinic work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Law & Legal Services, Technology & Software, and Science & Research, with employers like Law Offices of Sabrina Li, P.C., Gimlet Labs, and Bank of China USA hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Contributes to the efficient operation of the law firm by providing basic (administrative and legal) clerical and organizational assistance to the firm Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistants, while participating in training sessions and building skills to advance to the position of Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Calendar due dates and deadlines.
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Create and maintain electronic files including, but not limited to, saving emails.
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Coordinate resources to ensure multiple and complex tasks/activities are completed as required.
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Provide overflow assistance as needed and/or assigned.
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Prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and legal documents required by the timekeepers from handwritten notes, transcribing equipment, drafts or oral instructions.
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Proofread, photocopy, assemble, and distribute prepared materials as necessary.
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Keyboard, scan and revise a variety of documents.
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Coordinate lengthy document production with Word Processing personnel.
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Prepare requests to open new U.S. or foreign matters.
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File official documents with the USPTO and forwarding correspondence as directed.
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Provides prompt, courteous and professional handling of correspondence, telephone calls, photocopying and faxes while assisting legal administrative assistants, switchboard operators and receptionists.
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Sets up files as directed, codes documents and routes materials to the proper person, and files to ensure that materials are well-organized, maintained and accessible to timekeepers.
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Prepares expense reports.
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Learns to prepare legal documents and enter time into firm-specific time-entry software.
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Works on special projects as assigned by supervisor and/or team coordinator.
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Participates in periodic meetings to ensure and improve work group effectiveness.
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Attends training sessions offered at the firm in order to become proficient with software currently in use.
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Will learn and provide back-up reception/Guest Services desk assistance as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Three months legal experience is preferred, OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Types at a speed of at least 25 WPM.
INTRODUCTION
Contributes to the efficient operation of the law firm by providing basic (administrative and legal) clerical and organizational assistance to the firm Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistants, while participating in training sessions and building skills to advance to the position of Intellectual Property Legal Administrative Assistant.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Calendar due dates and deadlines.
-
Create and maintain electronic files including, but not limited to, saving emails.
-
Coordinate resources to ensure multiple and complex tasks/activities are completed as required.
-
Provide overflow assistance as needed and/or assigned.
-
Prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and legal documents required by the timekeepers from handwritten notes, transcribing equipment, drafts or oral instructions.
-
Proofread, photocopy, assemble, and distribute prepared materials as necessary.
-
Keyboard, scan and revise a variety of documents.
-
Coordinate lengthy document production with Word Processing personnel.
-
Prepare requests to open new U.S. or foreign matters.
-
File official documents with the USPTO and forwarding correspondence as directed.
-
Provides prompt, courteous and professional handling of correspondence, telephone calls, photocopying and faxes while assisting legal administrative assistants, switchboard operators and receptionists.
-
Sets up files as directed, codes documents and routes materials to the proper person, and files to ensure that materials are well-organized, maintained and accessible to timekeepers.
-
Prepares expense reports.
-
Learns to prepare legal documents and enter time into firm-specific time-entry software.
-
Works on special projects as assigned by supervisor and/or team coordinator.
-
Participates in periodic meetings to ensure and improve work group effectiveness.
-
Attends training sessions offered at the firm in order to become proficient with software currently in use.
-
Will learn and provide back-up reception/Guest Services desk assistance as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Three months legal experience is preferred, OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Types at a speed of at least 25 WPM.
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Entry Level Legal Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level legal intern job?
Focus on what entry level employers actually screen for: a writing sample, demonstrated research skills, and any hands-on experience from a law school clinic, moot court, or undergraduate pre-law program. Tailor your resume to highlight coursework in contracts, civil procedure, or legal writing. Applying early in a hiring cycle and following application instructions precisely gives candidates at this stage a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level legal interns?
Companies hiring entry level legal interns right now include Law Offices of Sabrina Li, P.C., Gimlet Labs, and Bank of China USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and nonprofit legal aid organizations.
Are there remote entry level legal intern jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still make up the majority at this level. About 13% of entry level legal intern openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in areas like document review, legal research, and compliance support where work can be completed independently without being physically present in an office.
Are these new grad legal intern jobs?
Yes, the roles listed here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior positions. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or clinic work in place of professional history, or asks for a writing sample rather than a list of prior employers. Look for language like "no prior experience required" or "current law students welcome" as clear signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level legal interns?
Entry Level legal intern roles concentrate in Law & Legal Services, Technology & Software, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they carry significant regulatory, contractual, or compliance workloads that create consistent demand for research and document support from early-career candidates.