Estate Planning Intern

Mercer Advisors

Legal intern at Mercer Advisors working with estate planning team. Conducting research, drafting documents, and engaging in professional development.

Posted 7/9/2026internshipRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $17 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research and drafting skills while actively participating in estate planning operations. Exhibits a positive attitude and self-motivation to learn within a collaborative team environment.

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Legal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsEstate PlanningTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivation

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchDrafting Legal Documents

Soft Skills

Positive AttitudeTeam CollaborationWillingness to Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D.

Industry Keywords

Estate PlanningLegal DocumentsClient Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct legal research and draft legal documents
Participate in day-to-day operations of the estate planning team
Support administrative team with compilation of legal documents
Shadow client meetings and review documents
Other duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled in a law school program (J.D.)
Interest in and desire to learn more about estate planning
Have a “can do” positive attitude while working well as part of a large team
Self-motivated with a willingness to learn

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
Kaiser Medical plans available in California
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
Two comprehensive Dental Plans
Vision Insurance Plan
Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
Employee Assistance Plan
Family Medical Leave
Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life’s challenges and more.
401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
Pet Insurance
Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing