Baird · 11 hours ago
Internship – Baird Trust Legal Intern (Year-Round)
Baird Trust Company is dedicated to serving the wealth management needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. They are offering an internship opportunity to work closely with Trust Company team members and gain an understanding of trust administration and estate planning.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Review various estate planning documents including trusts, wills, and personal care documents with the ability to summarize in memo or flowchart form for account officers
Review legal documents related to various trust related transactions including sale and purchase of real estate, corporate and business formation, transfer, and termination and other contracts related to trust owned assets
Research state statutes and case law related to various trust and tax matters as required
Prepare internal documents related to trust and estate transactions as required by trust company policies and procedures
Assist with administrative functions including summarizing, scanning, and filing various client planning documents
Conduct legal research related to estate planning and income tax issues, state domicile questions, and other legal issues related to trust and estate administration
Assist the estate settlement team in various estate related matters for estates in which Baird Trust Company serves as executor
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher
Entering 2nd or 3rd year of law school in the Fall of 2026
Must have experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with a focus on clarity and professionalism
Preferred
Familiarity with financial markets or economic principles is a plus
Company
Baird
Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals.
Funding
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