Intern - Law Clerk

About the role

Sazerac’s Legal Department is expanding and seeking one to two Law Clerks to support a wide range of in-house legal functions. This paid clerkship offers a rare opportunity for law students to gain practical, hands-on experience inside a dynamic corporate legal team. Working alongside experienced attorneys, you’ll contribute to real-world projects that strengthen Sazerac’s operations, compliance, and business strategy—all while building foundational legal and professional skills that will serve you throughout your career. Location: Louisville, KY

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, contracts, and other documents under attorney supervision.
• Support implementation and process improvements within the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
• Assist with discovery, subpoena responses, and litigation-related documentation.
• Provide research and administrative support for employment and labor-related matters.
• Contribute to compliance initiatives, including regulatory filings and internal policy updates.
• Participate in e-discovery, document management, and records retention projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to support ongoing legal and operational priorities.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program and have successfully completed at least one year of law school.
• Detail oriented.
• Physical Requirements: In-person job attendance.

Qualifications

• 2-years of successful work experience.
• Strong academic performance; top 25% of class or minimum 3.3 GPA.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, & project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Eager to learn across multiple areas of law and business.

Pay

Paid clerkship.

Schedule

Work part-time during the academic year and full-time in the summer.