INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Law Clerk

CompanyHomesteaders Life Company
LocationWest Des Moines
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Summer Law Clerk will conduct legal research focusing heavily on insurance law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance issues, including summarizing federal and state insurance laws and regulations. Responsibilities also involve participating in meetings with legal and business teams and providing general support on legal and compliance projects.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $22
Company Size
371
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader in providing products and services to help people design a better farewell.
About the Role

Description

Homesteaders Life Company’s legal and compliance department is looking for a summer law clerk to join our team. This position provides law students with the opportunity to gain practical, in-house experience working both on legal and compliance matters impacting the life insurance industry. 


The Summer Law Clerk will work closely with members of our legal team and may interact with business partners across the organization. Assignments will focus heavily on legal research and regulatory analysis or other projects that may support the team. 


Responsibilities may include: 

  • Conduct legal research on insurance law, corporate law, and regulatory compliance issues. 
  • Research and summarize federal and state insurance laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance. 
  • Participate in meetings with legal and business teams to better understand company operations. 
  • Provide support in corporate and subsidiary organization. 
  • Provide general support on legal and compliance projects and initiatives as needed. 

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited law school (preferably rising 3L; strong rising 2L candidates will be considered).
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills, including experience with LexisNexis.
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
  • Interest in insurance or corporate law is preferred. 
  • Available for full-time work from May until August 2026. 

Our Benefits Include: 

  • An excellent schedule – office closes at 1 p.m. every Friday
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Casual dress year-round

About Homesteaders

Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Founded in 1906, Homesteaders is known for secure preneed funding and innovative solutions that help funeral and end-of-life professionals and consumers connect with each other. 


We are currently not hiring in Colorado, Montana, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Washington. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

Key Skills
Legal ResearchRegulatory AnalysisInsurance LawCorporate LawRegulatory ComplianceLegal WritingLexisNexisAttention To DetailTime Management
Categories
LegalFinance & Accounting
Benefits
Office Closes At 1 P.M. Every FridayHybrid Work Schedule