Legal Research Intern

The Cigna Group

Legal Research Intern supporting healthcare contracts, compliance, and regulatory projects at The Cigna Group. Conducting research, drafting legal documents, and advising business stakeholders.

Posted 8/24/2026part-timeBloomfield • Connecticut, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $35 - $37 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to draft and revise legal documents while supporting compliance and governance initiatives. Possesses excellent communication abilities and a collaborative work style, essential for partnering with attorneys and business stakeholders.

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Legal ResearchContract DraftingAnalytical ThinkingHealthcare LawMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchContract DraftingAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCompliance Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborative Work StyleIntellectual CuriositySound JudgmentGrowth Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelLegal Research PlatformsAI-Enabled Tools

Industry Keywords

Healthcare LawComplianceRegulatory AffairsCorporate LawGovernance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct legal research and translate findings into practical recommendations supporting business and compliance decisions
Review, draft, and revise contracts, agreements, and legal documents
Support policy and procedure development for compliance, governance, and operational effectiveness
Analyze legal and regulatory developments and evaluate potential organizational impacts
Partner with attorneys and business stakeholders on process improvement, problem-solving, and strategic projects
Develop understanding of healthcare, corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters
Build professional relationships through networking, mentoring, and collaboration with legal and business leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of at least one year of law school prior to the internship start date
Currently enrolled in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program and in good academic standing
Strong legal research, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and professionally
Ability to exercise sound judgment and evaluate issues within a broader business context
Collaborative work style, intellectual curiosity, and a growth mindset
Ability to use technology and AI-enabled tools responsibly to enhance productivity, research, and analysis
GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred)
Interest in healthcare law, compliance, privacy, regulatory affairs, or corporate law (preferred)
Prior internship, externship, research assistant, or other legal-related experience (preferred)
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel or legal research platforms (preferred)
Demonstrated leadership, initiative, or involvement in student, professional, or community organizations (preferred)
Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require current or future employment sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule
Full-time summer internship schedule (40 hours per week)
Intern orientation in Bloomfield, CT
Networking, mentoring, and collaboration opportunities
Hands-on legal experience and professional development
Internet connection requirement for occasional/permanent home working: cable broadband or fiber optic service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload