Legal Intern

Modern Woodmen is seeking a first-year law student enrolled at an ABA-approved law school to assist its in-house Legal Department during the summer of 2025. Modern Woodmen of America is the nation’s third largest fraternal benefit society with assets over $18B. Fraternal benefit societies are unique membership organizations with peculiar names that pair the “member owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Accepting applications until March 1st, 2025. Resume review and candidate selection for interviews may not be conducted until after this date.

You will work directly with Legal Department attorneys and gain unique perspectives and experiences with the in-house corporate practice of law. You will be exposed to a wide range of general corporate legal matters, including contracts, corporate governance, compliance, employment, tax, and litigation, as well as matters specific to the insurance and securities industry.

Responsibilities of the legal intern will vary, but may include work such as:

• Conducting legal research (statutory and case law) and analysis.
• Drafting memoranda, forms and other documents.
• Compiling 50-state surveys on specific legal issues.
• Assisting with various projects.
• Attend meetings with internal business partners.

What we need:

• Flexibility to work independently or as a member of a team on a variety of complex challenges.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent research and communication skills.
• An eye for detail.

What we offer:

• Internship program information: Modern Woodmen’s summer internships are ideal for current college students interested in exploring the financial services industry. The program offers an opportunity for students to gain real-life work experience related to their studies while connecting with a mentor in their field.
• Pay: The hourly pay for this position is $25.00.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time, 11-week office focused summer internship position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM. Office focused positions work on-site due to the nature of the work and have limited remote days. Anticipated internship duration: late May-mid August.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883_SM and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability to our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for Personal Time: We offer vacation and paid holidays.
• Great Culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A Beautiful Office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A Thriving Local Community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It’s home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Internship Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.