Legal Intern

Job DetailsJob Location: Reading Partners New York Remote - New York, NY 55555Position Type: Part-TimeSalary Range: $22.31 - $26.25 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Legal/ComplianceReading Partners is changing the education landscape. We are a leader in working to solve the literacy crisis in our country by leveraging community volunteers in under-resourced schools. Our diverse and expansive volunteer base provides one-on-one tutoring to students twice weekly, and our program is proven to help children master the reading fundamentals they need to unlock their potential as successful, happy, and confident readers in school and in life. Our people are our heartbeat and our greatest resource; we are all passionately rallied around our mission to help children become lifelong learners by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction that truly works. Join our stellar, committed team leading the charge to deepen our impact and expand our service. Watch this video to learn more about the mission and core tutoring work of Reading Partners. 

The high level: 

Reading Partners is seeking motivated and detail-oriented legal interns to assist with organizational governance, compliance, and contract management. Working under the supervision of the Director of Legal and Compliance, the interns will gain valuable hands-on experience in nonprofit law, business development, and policy research. The internship begins in June 2026 and concludes in September 2026. 

This position is remote but requires candidates to reside within one of Reading Partners’ operating locations: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, Washington, DC, or New York City.

Responsibilities include: 

Conduct legal due diligence regarding prospective partners and vendors. 

Draft, review, and upload contracts to ContractBook, the organization’s contract management platform. 

Develop a ContractBook User Manual to standardize internal processes and improve staff training. 

Assist in crafting and refining governance policies and compliance documents. Draft non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in collaboration with business development and operations teams. 

Conduct legal and policy research and prepare memoranda as needed. 

What you’ll do: 

Strengthen Legal Compliance and Governance: Ensure that Reading Partners’ policies, contracts, and procedures align with nonprofit legal and ethical standards. 

Develop or update at least 3 governance or compliance policies (e.g., conflict of interest, document retention). 
Complete a comprehensive review of all active partner/vendor agreements within the internship period. 
Achieve 100% compliance with internal policy documentation standards in ContractBook. 
Draft one governance summary memo outlining areas for policy improvement or clarification.
 

 Streamline Contract Management Processes: Improve the efficiency and accuracy of Reading Partners’ contract creation, review, and storage systems. 

Create a ContractBook User Manual to standardize internal contract workflows. 
Upload and organize 100% of existing and new contracts into the ContractBook system by the end of the internship. 
Reduce average contract turnaround time by 20% through standardized templates and workflows. 
Conduct training or documentation sessions with staff to ensure consistent contract entry practices. 

Enhance Collaboration Between Legal, Operations, and Business Development Teams: Strengthen cross-departmental collaboration through effective communication and shared legal tools. 

Draft non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other legal documents for at least 3 interdepartmental initiatives. 
Conduct biweekly updates or briefings to share progress and address legal needs across teams. 
Contribute to at least one cross-functional policy improvement project (e.g., partner onboarding, vendor selection). 

Contribute to Legal Research and Knowledge Management: Provide actionable legal and policy research that informs Reading Partners’ strategic and operational decisions. 

Produce 2–3 legal research memoranda on nonprofit or education policy issues. 
Ensure all research memos meet internal quality and citation standards. 
Present key findings to the legal or operations team to support decision-making. 
Compile a summary of legal research insights for future intern onboarding or knowledge continuity. 

How you’ll do it: 

Legal and Analytical Expertise: You apply foundational legal knowledge, critical thinking, and research skills to evaluate organizational risk, ensure compliance, and strengthen governance. 

Conduct accurate, timely legal research on nonprofit compliance, contracts, and governance policies. 
Translate legal findings into actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders. 
Apply judgment in reviewing agreements and identifying areas that require escalation or clarification. 
Use precision and attention to detail in drafting, reviewing, and ma