Federal Policy & Lobbying Intern

Thompson Coburn LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Thompson Coburn LLP in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Lobbying and Policy Intern for a non-exempt, temporary fall position in our Washington D.C. office.

Under the Legislative Director, the intern will provide administrative and legislative assistance to our bipartisan federal lobbying and government affairs practice, gaining hands-on policy, research and advocacy experience. Preferred applicants will have excellent research and writing skills and prior Capitol Hill or government relations

Qualifications

• 30 hours per week for ~12 weeks
• Strong professionalism and discretion in handling information
• Fluent English with proper grammar and diction
• Attention to detail and time management skills
• Capitol Hill or government relations experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor Congress and track legislative activity; draft write-ups of briefings and hearings
• Prepare and draft reports on Congressional and federal regulatory activity
• Conduct research using Bloomberg Government, Congress.gov, and other databases
• Prepare internal and external correspondence and other administrative duties

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Bloomberg Government

Congress.gov

Job description

Thompson Coburn LLP in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Lobbying and Policy Intern for a non-exempt, temporary fall position in our Washington D.C. office.

Under the Legislative Director, the intern will provide administrative and legislative assistance to our bipartisan federal lobbying and government affairs practice, gaining hands-on policy, research and advocacy experience. Preferred applicants will have excellent research and writing skills and prior Capitol Hill or government relations