Election Law & Policy Summer Legal Intern (Remote)

States United Democracy Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within United States

Job summary

States United Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization focused on the rule of law and secure elections, seeks two Legal Interns for Summer 2027. The interns will help analyze election and voting laws, provide legal guidance, and support litigation with internal and external attorneys.

Responsibilities include drafting memoranda, researching policy matters, and collaborating with partners and state officials on litigation and policy issues, while educating the public through reports and white

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong initiative and project management abilities including prioritization and time management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online legal research.
• Knowledge or interest in voting rights, elections law, and the rule of law.
• Commitment to States United's mission and to free, fair elections.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and community focus.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external attorneys, policy experts, and researchers to analyze election and voting laws and interactions between federal and state law.
• Provide legal guidance to the organization and clients; support litigation to protect elections and democracy.
• Draft memoranda, court documents, and research materials; conduct legal, policy, and factual research.
• Collaborate with partner organizations and officials on litigation and policy matters.
• Prepare materials for public education, including policy reports, white papers, and press materials.
• Assist in developing and supporting ongoing litigation alongside States United attorneys and co-counsel.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Current enrollment in ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online legal research

Job description

States United Democracy Center, a nonpartisan organization focused on the rule of law and secure elections, seeks two Legal Interns for Summer 2027. The interns will help analyze election and voting laws, provide legal guidance, and support litigation with internal and external attorneys.

Responsibilities include drafting memoranda, researching policy matters, and collaborating with partners and state officials on litigation and policy issues, while educating the public through reports and white