Government Policy Intern - DC Hearings & Research

Holland & Knight LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

In-person in DC office

Job summary

Holland & Knight LLP's Government Intern program in Washington, DC offers hands-on experience with a premier government affairs team. Interns conduct substantive issue research, participate in hearings, draft memorandums, and prepare client presentations while supporting the lobbying group’s day-to-day activities.

The internship is in-person, paid, and targets undergraduate students, with a typical 18–30 hour weekly commitment across fall, spring, and summer terms.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills are an essential requirement.
• An applied understanding of executive and legislative branch processes will also be valuable to the intern experience.
• Experience or a previous internship in the government sector is also highly valued and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substantive issue research.
• Attend congressional and executive branch agency hearings.
• Draft memorandums.
• Prepare presentations for client meetings.
• Provide general administrative support to our Washington, DC-based lobbying practice group.
• Participate in meetings with the firm's senior personnel to discuss their practices, backgrounds, and experiences.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong writing

Executive/legislative processes

Government experience

Education

Current student / enrolled for next semester

Job description

Holland & Knight LLP's Government Intern program in Washington, DC offers hands-on experience with a premier government affairs team. Interns conduct substantive issue research, participate in hearings, draft memorandums, and prepare client presentations while supporting the lobbying group’s day-to-day activities.

The internship is in-person, paid, and targets undergraduate students, with a typical 18–30 hour weekly commitment across fall, spring, and summer terms.