Legal Intern - Compliance

Position Description: 

Ameritas is seeking a Compliance Intern to drive the business by performing research and executing projects to help Ameritas mitigate risk. This program was created to accelerate early career development of high potential individuals, preparing them to pursue compliance or legal careers. This role entails a combination of assignments, structured learning, formalized feedback, and mentoring. 

Position Location: 

This is a hybrid role (Lincoln, NE) working partially in-office and partially from home. 

Position Start Date: 
This internship will begin in May 2026.  

What you do: 

• Research various business topics and applicable regulatory requirements. 

• Compile information into reports and memoranda. 

• Assist and collaborate with the compliance team on various ad hoc projects. 

• Interact with senior leaders and participate in various key initiatives. 

What you bring: 

• Must be a second or third-year law student.  

• Candidates must be enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD ) program, at least half-time as defined by their institution for the entire duration of the internship. 

• Ability to commit to a 12-month, part-time internship (10-25 hours/week). 

• Experience conducting legal research and utilizing respective databases. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, influence, leadership, and communication skills. 

• The ability to deliver results quickly while working in a dynamic, cross-functional, and team-oriented environment. 

What we offer:

• Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future. 

• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers. 

• We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.