Paralegal/Legal Operations Intern

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For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.

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Job Summary

AmeriLife is seeking 2 Paralegal / Legal Operations Interns to support the Legal Department with contract operations, contract data management, and related legal operations projects. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for law students, college students, or students enrolled in a paralegal program who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in a corporate legal department. Interns will be trained on contract structure, internal contracting systems, and legal department workflows, and will play a key role in coding, organizing, and analyzing contract data. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, curious, and comfortable working with confidential business and legal information.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Code, organize, and analyze contract data in AmeriLife’s internal contracting systems.
• Review contracts to identify key information such as parties, contract type, effective dates, renewal terms, termination rights, obligations, and other important data points.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and complete contract records, including updating trackers, databases, and system fields.
• Support contract intake, routing, tracking, and follow-up to help keep legal and business workflows moving efficiently.
• Identify missing information, inconsistent data, or potential issues and escalate questions appropriately.
• Prepare summaries, reports, or data quality checks to support legal operations and contract management projects.
• Assist attorneys, paralegals, and legal operations team members with administrative and project-based support as needed.

Qualifications

This role is open to entry-level candidates, including law students, college students, and students enrolled in a paralegal program. Prior legal experience is not required, but attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Required Qualifications

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, especially when reviewing documents and entering data.
• Ability to stay organized, manage deadlines, and follow documented processes carefully.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working independently while also collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, legal operations team members, and business partners.
• Ability to review information, compare sources, identify inconsistencies, and ask thoughtful questions.
• Comfort handling confidential and time-sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Professional, dependable, and curious, with a strong interest in learning how a corporate legal department operates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a law school, undergraduate program, or paralegal certificate/program.
• Prior internship, part-time office, administrative, legal, compliance, or business operations experience.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Interest in contracts, legal operations, data quality, compliance, or business process improvement.

What You’ll Learn

Interns will receive training and support from the Legal Department and will learn how contracts are structured, how corporate legal teams support business operations, how internal contracting systems work, and how accurate contract data can help identify obligations, risks, deadlines, and business insights. We provide onboarding, documented processes, and clear guidance so interns can build confidence and contribute meaningfully over time.

 

What AmeriLife Offers

A comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

We are committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state and local disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

 

Pay Transparency Statement

We are committed to pay transparency and equity, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Compensation for this role will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and market factors. Where required by law, the pay range for this position will be disclosed in the job posting or provided upon request. Additional compensation information, such as benefits, bonuses, and commissions, will be provided as required by law. We do not discriminate or retaliate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, as protected under applicable law. Pay ranges are available upon request.

 

Background Screening Statement

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history check, and other job-related inquiries, as permitted by law. All screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and information collected will be kept confidential. If any adverse decision is made based on the results, applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to respond.