Sazerac’s Legal Department is expanding and seeking one to two Law Clerks to support a wide range of in-house legal functions. This paid clerkship offers a rare opportunity for law students to gain practical, hands-on experience inside a dynamic corporate legal team. Working alongside experienced attorneys, you’ll contribute to real-world projects that strengthen Sazerac’s operations, compliance, and business strategy—all while building foundational legal and professional skills that will serve you throughout your career.
Location: Louisville, KY
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, contracts, and other documents under attorney supervision.
- Support implementation and process improvements within the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
- Assist with discovery, subpoena responses, and litigation-related documentation.
- Provide research and administrative support for employment and labor-related matters.
- Contribute to compliance initiatives, including regulatory filings and internal policy updates.
- Participate in e-discovery, document management, and records retention projects.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to support ongoing legal and operational priorities.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program and have successfully completed at least one year of law school.
- Strong academic performance; top 25% of class or minimum 3.3 GPA
- Work part-time during the academic year and full-time in the summer
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Exceptional organization, prioritization, & project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Eager to learn across multiple areas of law and business
Preferred
- 2 years Successful work experience
Physical Requirements
- In-person job attendance