About the role#
Elayne is building an AI platform to simplify estate settlement for families. As a Legal Product Fellow, you will work directly with our founding team to translate complex legal and administrative systems into software. This is not a traditional internship focused on contract review or memo drafting. You will be helping to build the product itself.
What you'll do#
- Research court rules, statutes, forms, and agency requirements to map them into product logic.
- Determine the minimum information required from a family versus what can be obtained through AI agents, document parsing, APIs, and public records.
- Evaluate what data can be inferred or cross-checked automatically and what requires manual verification.
- Identify edge cases where the product should prompt for more information, seek an alternative source, or involve a human.
- Collaborate directly with product and engineering teams as your research is integrated into the software.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a 2L or 3L law student, though exceptional 1Ls are encouraged to apply.
- A genuine interest in researching difficult questions.
- High precision and attention to detail.
- An aptitude for turning messy information into clear, functional systems.
- Interest in AI, startups, legal tech, fintech, or product development.
- Ability to distinguish between what the law clearly establishes and what requires verification.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York. This role is on-site in NoMad, Manhattan.
- Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility around your class schedule.
- Compensation: $30 to $40 per hour.
- Status: Paid internship.
About Elayne
Elayne provides estate management software for financial institutions, insurers, and employers. The company uses artificial intelligence to assist with estate planning, settlement, and financial optimization. Founded in 2024, it operates out of New York with a team of 8 employees. The firm focuses on legacy planning and bereavement support.
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