Legal Writing Intern

About Disability Law Group

At Disability Law Group, we exist for one reason: to help people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives — and to do that work with skill, heart, and purpose.

We are a mission-driven law firm focused on Social Security Disability and Veterans’ disability benefits. Our work demands more than legal knowledge; it requires empathy, persistence, and a genuine commitment to listening to people when they need it most.

Everything we do is guided by our core values — Listen, Invest, Vigor, Empathy, and Solutions (LIVES). These values shape how we show up for our clients and for one another. From the first phone call to the final resolution of a case, we treat each client’s situation as unique and deserving of thoughtful, personalized advocacy.

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals across intake, applications and appeals, records, case management, attorneys, and leadership, all working collaboratively to deliver exceptional service nationwide.

We also believe in investing in our people. DLG offers competitive pay and benefits, meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement, and a workplace culture that values balance and recognition — including a paid day off for your birthday, team celebrations, and firm-wide KPIs. Our team regularly participates in community clinics, scholarship initiatives, and volunteer opportunities, giving everyone the chance to make an impact beyond their day-to-day work. We also offer a flexible hybrid work, and a family-first, model.

At Disability Law Group, your work matters — and so do you. Together, we are building a firm that delivers results, supports its people, and truly changes lives 

Position Overview

Disability Law Group is seeking a Legal Writing Intern (Law Student) to assist the firm’s partners with legal research and written content supporting publications, presentations, CLE materials, and other thought leadership initiatives.

This position is ideal for a law student with strong research and writing skills who is interested in developing experience in disability law, administrative law, and legal analysis. The role focuses primarily on legal writing and research, rather than case file management or litigation drafting.

Schedule

·         Approximately 15–20 hours per week

·         Flexible schedule based on the student’s academic commitments

·         Hybrid role, primarily remote with occasional in-office collaboration as needed

Responsibilities

·         Conduct legal research related to disability law, veterans law, and administrative law topics

·         Assist partners with drafting articles, publications, blog content, and legal commentary

·         Support preparation of presentations, continuing legal education (CLE) materials, and speaking engagements

·         Research case law, statutes, and regulatory developments relevant to disability benefits law

·         Assist with development of educational or thought leadership materials for attorneys and external audiences

·         Help summarize legal updates, emerging issues, or regulatory changes

·         Collaborate with attorneys and leadership on research projects and publication timelines

Qualifications

·         Current law student (1L, 2L, or 3L) in good standing

·         Strong legal research and writing skills

·         Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar research tools

·         Ability to synthesize complex legal information into clear written analysis

·         Strong attention to detail and organization

·         Interest in disability law, veterans law, or administrative law preferred

Compensation

·         $20–$25 per hour

Duration

This role may be semester-based, summer-based, or ongoing, depending on firm needs and the student’s availability and performance.

A writing assignment will be provided in the interview process