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Summer Law Student Intern Job Description:
The Starr Insurance Office of the General Counsel is seeking a qualified law student with a desire to learn about risk management, the commercial insurance industry, and the overall corporate legal environment to join our department in our New York City office for a summer law student internship from June – August 2027.
This position is part of the Starr Insurance Summer Intern program which delivers opportunities to develop professionally in a corporate workplace. This includes programming built to improve presentation, networking, communication, and other non-technical skills as well as the opportunity to interact with other interns in an intensive 9-week training program that provides exposure to different full-time career opportunities at Starr Insurance.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The position includes the following responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research and analyze case law;
- Draft legal documents, including contracts, memos, board resolutions, etc.;
- Prepare legal memoranda and other legal documents as needed;
- Collaborate on projects in the legal practice areas of Compliance, Corporate Governance, Insurance Regulatory and Contract law;
- Assist attorneys as needed;
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all aspects of work; and
- Opportunity to present a final Capstone project capturing key takeaways and provide a point of accumulation of knowledge and skills learned throughout the summer.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school program
- Demonstrated academic success at undergraduate level
- Strong research, writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with legal research tools and databases
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
The intern will work under the supervision of the legal team and will receive feedback and guidance on their work. This is an excellent opportunity for law students to gain practical experience in the legal field and develop their skills in a professional setting.
Program Objectives
- Offer hands-on training from seasoned managers/mentors to learn the nuances of key functions and departments within a leading commercial insurance company.
- Deliver opportunities to develop professionally in a corporate workplace. This includes programming built to improve presentation, networking, communication, and other non-technical skills.
- Interact with other interns in an intensive 10-week training program that helps them to understand different full-time career opportunities at Starr.
- Opportunity to present a final Capstone project capturing key takeaways and provide a point of accumulation of knowledge and skills learned throughout the summer.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $30-$32/hour
Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school program
- Demonstrated academic success at the undergraduate level
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with legal research tools and databases
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Starr Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Starr Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Starr Insurance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently characterized as excellent, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by wellness tools and an EAP. Feedback suggests additional voluntary protections (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity) broaden overall healthcare security.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include both a 401(k) and a defined‑benefit pension, which is often highlighted as a standout feature. Profit sharing is also referenced as part of the broader financial benefits mix.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Top performers in underwriting are described as receiving excellent pay with good bonuses and clear advancement opportunities.
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What We Do
Starr Insurance is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Starr has the global knowledge, vision and relationships to help your company succeed, anywhere you do business.
