2027 BT RISE Internship - Legal Talent Management

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis seeks a Legal Talent Management Intern to support a range of LTM initiatives, including training, career development, and engagement for lawyers and staff.

You will collaborate on projects aligned with your studies, assist with content creation for external and internal platforms, and help plan events like the 2027 BTLaw Academy. Onsite, with opportunities to learn in a professional services setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited college/university program to receive college course credits.
• Pursuing a degree in fields aligning with Human Resources, Marketing, Recruiting, Talent Management or related field.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing work functions.
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in person, by email, by phone, and in virtual settings.
• Ability to follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Provide timely and accurate information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copiers, phones, and scanning equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, in particular Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to meaningful work that advances Legal Talent Management initiatives.
• Assist with the development of external website content and updating of internal intranet site.
• Create department newsletters, PowerPoints, spreadsheets, internal marketing materials, and other Legal Talent Management deliverables.
• Participate in team meetings and training programs; support post-program evaluation efforts.
• Assist with preparations and logistics for the 2027 BTLaw Academy orientation program.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, best practices, and market intelligence.
• Research and document best practices across industries for mentoring, sponsorship, and integration programs; make recommendations for improvements within the B&T framework.
• Support the planning and execution of attorney engagement or professional development programming, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and gathering participant feedback.
• Assist with bar licensure tracking and continuing legal education (CLE) records, including gathering and organizing relevant information.
• Maintain confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.
• Collaborate with other departments and summer interns, where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal | com

Interpersonal skills

Proofreading

Time management

Education

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Degree in HR, Marketing, Recruiting, Talent Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Content editing tools

Job description

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Legal Talent Management and an assigned mentor, and in accordance with established Firm policies and procedures, the Legal Talent Management Intern will support a variety of functional and administrative initiatives within the Legal Talent Management (LTM) team. This team oversees training, performance management, career development, integration, and engagement initiatives for the firm’s legal professionals, including attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff.

The Intern will collaborate with team members on both short- and long-term projects aligned with their field of study and the department’s strategic priorities. Assignments will be based on business needs and learning opportunities, offering exposure to the operations of a professional services environment.

Internship Eligibility

The BT R.I.S.E. Internship Program is designed to introduce students in specified fields of study to the day-to-day operations of a law firm. Candidates’ skill, knowledge, aptitude, and education will be considered during the selection process.

To be eligible candidates must be:

• Enrolled in either a 2 or 4 year degree program or be a recent college graduate at time of internship
• Entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in the Fall of 2027.
• Be available to participate for 10 consecutive weeks beginning on June 1, 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to meaningful work that advances Legal Talent Management initiatives.
• Assist with the development of external website content and updating of internal intranet site.
• Create department newsletters, PowerPoints, spreadsheets, internal marketing materials, and other Legal Talent Management deliverables.
• Participate in team meetings and training programs; support post-program evaluation efforts.
• Assist with preparations and logistics for the 2027 BTLaw Academy orientation program.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, best practices, and market intelligence.
• Research and document best practices across industries for mentoring, sponsorship, and integration programs; make recommendations for improvements within the B&T framework.
• Support the planning and execution of attorney engagement or professional development programming, including coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and gathering participant feedback.
• Assist with bar licensure tracking and continuing legal education (CLE) records, including gathering and organizing relevant information.
• Maintain confidentiality in all client and Firm matters.
• Collaborate with other departments and summer interns, where applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

The intern must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program to receive college course credits.
• Pursuing a degree in fields of study that aligns with the following departments: Human Resources, Marketing, Recruiting, Talent Management or a related field.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing work functions.
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in person, by email, by phone, and in virtual settings.
• Ability to follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Provide timely and accurate information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copiers, phones, and scanning equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, in particular Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice.

Working Conditions

• Onsite work required.
• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
• Specific work hours for this position will be assigned; generally, core business hours. The requirements may vary occasionally, depending on the needs of the firm.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.